Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen suffered an injury during Denmark Under-21s’ victory over Czech Republic on Tuesday night. The extent of the injury is currently unclear, but it forced Jorgensen to be substituted during the match.
Jorgensen, who joined Chelsea from Villarreal in the summer, has yet to make his Premier League debut for the club. He has made two appearances in the Europa Conference League so far. The 22-year-old was called up by Denmark Under-21s for the international break and started in both the defeat to Iceland and the victory over the Czechs.
After being replaced in the game against the Czech Republic, Denmark Under-21s boss Steffen Hojer admitted that he wasn’t sure about the severity of Jorgensen’s injury. He stated that Jorgensen was being checked and hoped that it wasn’t a serious issue.
While Jorgensen’s injury is not a major concern for Chelsea, it adds to the list of injury worries for Premier League teams in recent days. Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard and Manchester City’s Nathan Ake have both suffered more serious injuries.
In terms of Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth, Jorgensen was unlikely to play anyway. Robert Sanchez has been the preferred choice in goal for Chelsea, starting all three Premier League games this season. However, Sanchez is yet to keep a clean sheet, with Chelsea recording a defeat, a win, and a draw in their opening fixtures.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca will also be without right-backs Reece James and Malo Gusto for the Bournemouth game. However, he is hopeful that Cole Palmer and Romeo Lavia will be available after fitness concerns.
In conclusion, Filip Jorgensen’s injury during the international break is a setback for the young goalkeeper. However, it is not a major concern for Chelsea, who have other options in goal. The focus now shifts to the Premier League match against Bournemouth and the availability of key players for Chelsea.