Christian Pulisic joined Chelsea’s lengthy damage checklist after hurting his proper knee whereas trying a shot on purpose within the 1-0 loss to Manchester City.
The United States winger required therapy after showing to jar his knee as City defender John Stones made a last-ditch deal with halfway by means of the primary half. Pulisic couldn’t proceed and was changed within the twenty second minute.
On Pulisic, Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter stated there was “contact with his knee” and wasn’t in a position to give a timeframe for any doable absence.
“We’re hoping it’s not too serious,” Potter stated.
Chelsea’s subsequent sport is towards City once more, within the FA Cup on Sunday, and Potter is dealing with a mounting checklist of absentees.
Raheem Sterling additionally got here off early within the sport with what appeared a proper hamstring damage. Already lacking have been N’Golo Kante, Armando Broja, Reece James, Edouard Mendy, Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell, whereas playmaker Mason Mount was additionally absent towards City after selecting up a knock earlier than the sport.
“We can’t complain about it,” Potter stated. “We just have to get on with it.”