Few of us can predict how the upcoming World Cup is going to impact the rest of the Premier League season. The winter tournament in Qatar is unchartered territory in the football calendar, with the demands placed on players reaching new levels.
In one aspect the upcoming break may aid Graham Potter and offer him some respite. Chelsea's growing injury list is a major cause for concern with Ben Chilwell the latest to go down with a hamstring problem against Dinamo Zagreb in Wednesday's Champions League win.
“It’s a blow for us on an otherwise positive evening." Graham Potter said on the injury. "To see him pull up like that, it’s not a great sight. So fingers crossed when we get it scanned it isn’t too bad. It can be not as severe but we have to cross our fingers at the moment. But clearly, we’re disappointed.”
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