ARMANDO BROJA IS is set to miss the rest of the season after the Chelsea striker 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.
Keep your head up and recover well, Armando. 💙
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“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, who impressed on loan at Southampton last season, 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.
Brilliant finish and obviously meant a lot to rose
South Africa must be very proud of him.
Hey his dad would be proud! That’s something plus how English Justin feels we can’t say fudge all about it!
I hope the last few days had some golfers seriously regretting not going…it was great and there’s no reason not a have a full field come Tokyo
I think golf at the Olympics count .what do u think .Rory?
It was a very exciting day but I think a 64 player match play tournament would be a better tournament format for Olympics Golf.