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– Chelsea striker Armando Broja will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament, the club have confirmed.
– Broja, 21, collided with Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa during a mid-season friendly match in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
– “Scan results have unfortunately confirmed an anterior cruciate ligament rupture and that surgery will be required,” the club said.
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– “He will work closely with the club’s medical department during his rehab.”
Keep your head up and recover well, Armando. 💙
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 14, 2022
– Broja has made 12 Premier League appearances for Chelsea this season, 10 of them as a substitute, and scoring once following a successful loan spell at Southampton last season.
– Chelsea, who lost three games in a row before the World Cup break, play Bournemouth at home on 27 December.
– They sit eighth in the Premier League table, 16 points adrift of leaders Arsenal.
