Chelsea Star Carney Chukwuemeka Out for Up to Two Months After Knee Surgery
Chelsea star Carney Chukwuemeka will be out for up to two months after the midfielder underwent knee surgery. The 19-year-old scored a sensational goal in Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to West Ham United on Sunday, but was forced off later in the match after injuring his knee.
The former Aston Villa man has made an impressive start to the campaign and has been selected to start in both of Chelsea’s opening Premier League fixtures. But the midfielder is now set for a stint on the sidelines after Chelsea confirmed Chukwuemeka underwent an operation on his knee.
Speaking on his Instagram, the midfielder set the surgery was a ‘minor setback’ and he will return ‘stronger’.
Chukwuemeka’s Injury
Chukwuemeka was forced off against West Ham (Picture: Getty)
Chukwuemeka was forced off in the second half of Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to West Ham United on Sunday after suffering a knee injury. The 19-year-old had scored a sensational goal in the first half, but was unable to continue and had to be replaced by Mason Mount.
The midfielder had made an impressive start to the season, having been selected to start in both of Chelsea’s opening Premier League fixtures. However, he is now set for a stint on the sidelines after Chelsea confirmed Chukwuemeka underwent an operation on his knee.
Chukwuemeka’s Recovery
Speaking on his Instagram, the midfielder set the surgery was a ‘minor setback’ and he will return ‘stronger’.
‘God I thank you for blessing me with my 1st goal for Chelsea,’ he wrote. ‘A moment I’ve prayed so hard for and dreamt of since I was a kid. I know your plans for me are greater than my own. Nobody can stop what you have already written for me this season. Minor setback but I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you Chelsea fans for your love and support. See you soon.’
Chelsea have not yet confirmed how long Chukwuemeka will be out for, but it is expected that he will be sidelined for up to two months while he recovers from the surgery.
Chelsea’s Season So Far
Chelsea have had a mixed start to their Premier League campaign, having picked up four points from their opening three matches. They began their season with a 3-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, before being held to a goalless draw by newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion.
The Blues then suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of West Ham United, with Chukwuemeka scoring their only goal of the game. They will now be without their young midfielder for the next few weeks, as they look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.
Conclusion
Carney Chukwuemeka has been forced to undergo knee surgery and will be out for up to two months. The 19-year-old had made an impressive start to the season, having been selected to start in both of Chelsea’s opening Premier League fixtures.
The midfielder is now set for a stint on the sidelines while he recovers from the surgery, but he has vowed to return ‘stronger than ever’. Chelsea have not yet confirmed how long Chukwuemeka will be out for, but it is expected that he will be sidelined for up to two months while he recovers from the surgery.
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