Sports Soccer

Chilwell to miss World Cup with hamstring injury

Chilwell to miss World Cup with hamstring injury
[Image: reuters]

Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell says his World Cup dream is over after a scan showed he has a significant hamstring injury.

The 25-year-old, suffered the injury in the Blues' 2-1 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

Chilwell suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in November last year and was ruled out until May.

He has been capped 17 times by England and was in their most recent squad in September, although did not play.

England starts their World Cup against Iran on 22nd of this month at 1am, while boss Gareth Southgate names his squad on Thursday.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will kick off on the 21st of this month.

[Source: BBC]

FNRL

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
Scoreboard
Full Time
Nadi 26–19 Naitasiri
Full Time
Tailevu 32–37 Nadroga
Full Time
Nadi 39–41 Namosi
Full Time
Suva 29–38 Nasinu
Full Time
Coventry 0–1 Fullham
Full Time
Arsenal 2–0 Everton
Full Time
Chelsea 0–2 Spurs
Full Time
Fiji Bati 22–36 Australia
Full Time
Bulikula 40–4 PNG Orchids