Chelsea's transfer plans for the January window may have been thrown into some chaos following the injury sustained by Armando Broja. The academy graduate went down in some pain in a friendly match with Aston Villa - in preparation for the return to the Premier League later this month.
The 21-year-old was heard shouting in some pain, holding his knee, and football.london understands after that the striker had sustained a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). It could leave the forward out of action from anywhere between five and 12 months of action.
It comes as a huge disappointment to Broja, who had impressed on loan at Southampton last season and was given the chance to flourish for the Blues. The striker even signed a new contract until 2028 earlier this campaign, with co-owner Todd Boehly saying on the extension: "We are delighted Armando has committed to Chelsea. He is a young and exciting striker and a big part of our plans moving forward."
