Chelsea striker Armando Broja ruled out for remainder of 2022/23 campaign
- Simon Wilkes
- 14 December 2022
Chelsea striker Armando Broja, who impressed on loan at Southampton last season, is set to miss the rest of the 2022/23 campaign after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.
The Albania international was hurt in a collision with Ezri Konsa in the first half of a 1-0 friendly defeat to Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The 21-year-old was seen screaming in pain and clutching his right knee before being taken off on a stretcher.
A club statement said: "Scan results…have unfortunately confirmed an anterior cruciate ligament rupture and that surgery will be required.
"Following the operation, Armando will work closely with the club's medical department during his rehabilitation and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign."
Broja has scored one goal in 18 appearances for Chelsea this season.
Chelsea host Bournemouth on December 27 looking to end a three-game losing run which preceded the World Cup break.
