CONFIRMED: Latest Chelsea summer signing out for ‘Two Months’ due to Hamstring Injury
Omari Kellyman, a summer acquisition for Chelsea, said he has a serious hamstring injury that will keep him out of action for the next two months, dealing the team an early-season blow.
Although Kellyman, who cost £19 million to acquire from Aston Villa in June, has not yet played for the first team, he is well-liked by the team and is anticipated to be a key player in the future.
The 18-year-old attacking midfielder made three appearances for Chelsea’s U21 side before announcing the injury news on social media on Sunday, stating: “Gutted to have suffered a hamstring injury. Part of the game but I’ll be back stronger.”
The injury comes at a challenging time for Chelsea, as Kellyman is expected to miss a series of key matches, including Premier League fixtures against Bournemouth, West Ham, Brighton, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, and Newcastle, as well as the beginning of Chelsea’s Conference League campaign.
Kellyman’s absence represents a blow to both his development and Chelsea’s squad depth, with fans now hoping the youngster can make a swift recovery and return to action stronger than ever.