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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Simon Mail at Stamford Bridge

Chilwell to miss World Cup with hamstring injury after Zakaria scores

Denis Zakaria celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Champions League match between Chelsea and Dinamo Zagreb.
Denis Zakaria celebrates with teammates after putting Chelsea ahead against Dinamo Zagreb. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Graham Potter has admitted Ben Chilwell’s hopes of being fit for the World Cup appear bleak after the England defender pulled up with an injury which marred Chelsea’s victory against Dinamo Zagreb.

Chilwell appeared to pull his hamstring during injury time at Stamford Bridge and with England’s first match against Iran on 21 November it looks highly unlikely the defender will recover in time to be considered for Gareth Southgate’s squad.

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