Ben Chilwell To Miss Qatar World Cup After Sustaining Hamstring Injury

Chelsea’s defender, Ben Chilwell will miss England’s World Cup campaign after sustaining a “significant” hamstring injury.

Chilwell limped off during Chelsea’s Champions League group stage won against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

The 25-year-old left-back went for scans on his injury and Chelsea confirmed on Saturday that he will not be fit in time for the World Cup, which starts in Qatar on November 20.

“Following the injury sustained in our recent game against Dinamo Zagreb, Ben has undergone a scan on his hamstring,” the Chelsea statement said.

“Results show that Ben has suffered a significant injury and the defender is unfortunately expected to miss the World Cup.

“Ben will now begin a rehabilitation programme with the club’s medical department.”

Chilwell has made a total of 17 England appearances and was expected to compete with Luke Shaw for the starting left-back role in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions team.

He was part of the England squad that finished as European Championship runners-up in 2021, although he did not make an appearance during the tournament.

Chilwell has returned to his best form this season after recovering from a ruptured cruciate ligament in November last year that ruled him out until May.