Chilwell pulled up in stoppage time of Chelsea’s 2-1 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. The 25-year-old grabbed the again of his left thigh after making a dash, falling to the bottom earlier than being helped from the sphere by Chelsea’s medical workers, and was pictured leaving Stamford Bridge on crutches.

“Results show that Ben has suffered a significant injury and the defender is unfortunately expected to miss the World Cup,” Chelsea stated in a press release.

Following my ACL harm I labored so exhausting to ensure I used to be prepared for the World Cup. It has at all times been a dream of mine. Unfortunately, this gained’t be attainable following my scan outcomes. I’ll do all I can to get again taking part in for Chelsea ASAP. Thanks for the messages of assist 💙 pic.twitter.com/2H01Whhfhn

— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) November 5, 2022

“Ben will now begin a rehabilitation programme with the club’s medical department.” Chilwell, who was part of England’s Euro 2020 squad, missed a bit of final season because of a ruptured cruciate ligament however had returned to Chelsea’s first workforce fold this season with 13 appearances in all competitions.

The information comes as one other blow to England with the workforce additionally set to overlook the providers of Chelsea’s Reece James, who was dominated out for eight weeks because of a knee harm he picked up of their sport in opposition to AC Milan. England are additionally sweating on the health of Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips. England kick off their World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Iran on Nov. 21.