Chelsea sustain another injury blow as defender suffers setback

Benoît Badiashile has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury.

Chelsea have had very little fortune with injuries this season.

Currently, Badiashile is one of 12 players who are sidelined for the Blues.

Badiashile suffers setback

Benoît Badiashile sustained a minor setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury, according to Nathan Gissing.

The defender suffered the setback at the end of last week and he is now back training individually.

However, he is hoping to resume team training again next week.

The 22-year-old is yet to feature for the west London club this season.

Chelsea are also without Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia, Carney Chukwuemeka, Armando Broja, Marcus Bettinelli, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo and Nuno Madueke.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side face a tough task against Aston Villa on Sunday.

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