Chelsea's Maxence Lacroix faces potential long-term injury absence
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Chelsea fears defender Maxence Lacroix could be sidelined until January due to a serious hamstring injury. The 26-year-old France international sustained the injury during the first half of a Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, which Chelsea lost on penalties. Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that Lacroix will not be available before the upcoming international break, expected to lead to a lay-off of several weeks. Chelsea has a range of defenders to choose from, but several alternatives are also currently injured.
- •Maxence Lacroix suffers serious hamstring injury during Carabao Cup match.
- •Injury may keep him out until January, missing up to 10 matches.
- •Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expects Lacroix unavailable before international break.
- •Chelsea currently fifth in Premier League, with only one clean sheet this season.
- •Other defenders include Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana, but some are injured.
- 4:21 PMBBC Sport — Fears Chelsea's Lacroix could be out until January
"Chelsea fear Maxence Lacroix will have a lengthy lay-off having suffered a serious hamstring injury.
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