Armando Broja, a forward for Chelsea, ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on Sunday during a friendly match against Aston Villa. He is anticipated to miss the remainder of the season.
Armando Broja, who played for Southampton on loan during the 2021–22 season, has made 18 appearances for Chelsea this year and scored his first goal for the club in the Premier League victory over Wolves in October.
In order to bring his team up to speed before the start of the Premier League later this month, Graham Potter selected the Albanian international to carry the line against Villa in Abu Dhabi.
Armando Broja, who appeared to snag his studs in the ground and fell awkwardly, was eventually helped off the field while holding his left knee.
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A Blues statement read: “Having sustained a knee injury during the first half of Sunday’s friendly against Aston Villa, Armando underwent further assessment following the club’s return to England.
“Scan results from those assessments 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.”
Chelsea lost 1-0 against Unai Emery’s team when John McGinn scored the game’s only goal after seven minutes.
On December 27, Chelsea will face Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge to start their Premier League season anew after falling to seventh place in the standings due to a dismal stretch before the World Cup.
