Chelsea suffer fresh injury ahead of Liverpool clash
Chelsea’s preparations for their forthcoming Premier League match against Liverpool have been hampered by goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen’s injury while on international duty with Denmark’s under-21s. The 22-year-old, who joined the Blues for £20 million from Villarreal in the summer transfer window, was substituted at halftime of Denmark’s 2-0 win over Iceland on Tuesday.
Jorgensen’s injury occurred in the first half after colliding with one of his teammates while attempting to clear a ball. Although he continued to play for the rest of the half, the rookie goalkeeper was replaced at halftime as a precaution. The seriousness of the injuries remains to be determined, and he will now return to Cobham for further testing before Chelsea’s medical team decides on his availability for Sunday’s trip to Anfield.
Since joining Chelsea, Jorgensen has yet to make his Premier League debut under manager Enzo Maresca but has featured in the UEFA Conference League and Carabao Cup, making four appearances. His performances in Europe have been promising, showing glimpses of why the club invested in the talented young shot-stopper. However, this latest setback could hinder his chances of challenging for a spot in the starting lineup, especially with an important fixture against Liverpool looming.
Chelsea are already dealing with a number of absences heading into the clash with their Merseyside rivals. Defenders Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella are both ruled out through suspension, leaving Maresca with fewer defensive options. The potential loss of Jorgensen would further complicate matters for the Blues, who have struggled with consistency in recent weeks.
Manager Enzo Maresca is expected to address Jorgensen’s condition, along with updates on the rest of the squad, during his pre-match press conference on Friday. The Chelsea faithful will be eagerly awaiting positive news, as they hope the injury is not severe enough to rule the Danish shot-stopper out for an extended period.
With Liverpool in formidable form, any further setbacks to Chelsea’s squad would be a significant blow. The Blues will need every player at their best to secure a result at Anfield, and the potential loss of Jorgensen will undoubtedly be a concern for Maresca as he prepares for the high-stakes encounter.