John Terry and Mason Mount have led the messages of support for Armando Broja following the striker's injury. The 20-year-old is expected to be out for at least the remainder of the season after learning that he needs surgery to fix a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee, football.london understands.
He screamed in pain following a collision with Ezri Konsa in Chelsea's mid-season friendly against Aston Villa. Broja, who looked to be in great pain, was seen clutching his leg as he was assisted by medical staff before eventually being stretchered off.
The Albania international will begin his rehabilitation programme soon but he could be out for a minimum of five months and a maximum of 12. Broja's injury comes as a major blow with Graham Potter preparing the club for a congested festive fixture schedule.
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On Instagram, he broke his silence and declared that he is 'determined to come back even stronger'. Broja wrote: "Devastated to be ending 2022 in this way.
"It’s been difficult to process everything over the past few days, but I am determined to come back even stronger and better than before. Everyone has there own journey to the top, this is just a minor setback for the good things to come in the future
Thank you to everyone who has sent messages of support. It means a lot. I appreciate them all. I will be back soon. AB."
Thousands have flooded Broja's post to show their support for the striker during such a difficult time, with club legend Terry and teammate Mount chipping in too. The former Chelsea captain commented: "@armando.broja wishing you a speedy recovery mate."
Kai Havertz and Lewis Hall sent a handful of emojis, consisting of hearts and crossed-fingers. Mount wrote: "Here for you brother."
Callum Hudson-Odoi wrote: "You’ll be back soon."
Former Southampton colleague Nathan Redmond said: "You’re made of tougher stuff lil bro - the return to being bigger and better starts now. Stay strong my guy."
Carney Chukwuemeka wrote: "My brother. Back stronger and better than ever."
Cesar Azpilicueta wrote: "Get well soon my friend."
Tammy Abraham wrote: "Back soon lil bro."
Gabriel Slonina wrote: "Speedy recovery bro."
Marc Cucurella wrote: "Back strong hermano!!"
With Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang as Chelsea's only senior striker, Fabrizio Romano has reported that the club are prepared to sign a new frontman. It's believed that Potter and Todd Boehly will recommence talks in order to find the 'best opportunity on the market'.
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