Liam Rosenior confirms fresh injury for Chelsea midfielder

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January 23, 2026 19:16 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed a fresh injury blow for midfielder Dario Essugo ahead of the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on the road.

The Blues have found form with back-to-back wins in all competitions and will be eyeing another victory at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

Ahead of the London derby, Rosenior has confirmed a fresh setback for Essugo. The 20-year-old has been ruled out for around a month after an unfortunate slip in training.

Rosenior said: “Dario picked up a really unfortunate injury. He slipped in training and he is going to be out for a while, over a month.”

The Blues have had a tough time in the midfield department. Romeo Lavia has been sidelined for the long-term injuries, and the same has been the case with Essugo as well.

Hence, it is unsurprising that the Blues are exploring a new midfielder. They are in talks with Juventus on a short-term loan for Douglas Luiz until the end of the campaign.

The Bianconeri ideally prefer a loan with an obligation to buy. Luiz is presently on a temporary deal at Nottingham Forest, but the Tricky Trees want to cut short his stay.