Injury NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Chelsea's Anselmino in tears as hamstring blow hits pre-season
Aaron Anselmino was reduced to tears after pulling up with a hamstring injury in Chelsea's pre-season friendly.


A. Anselmino
player
Player
Aaron Anselmino
Injury
Hamstring
Club
Chelsea
Match
3-3 draw with Johor Darul Ta'zim
What happened. Aaron Anselmino was forced off in tears 29 minutes into Chelsea's 3-3 pre-season draw with Johor Darul Ta'zim due to a hamstring issue, the second injury blow of the afternoon.
- Mamadou Sarr was pulled out before kick-off after being named in the starting line-up.
- Anselmino has faced similar injuries since joining Chelsea in 2024.
- He was replaced by Reggie Watson after receiving treatment on the pitch.
The injury may hamper Anselmino's chances of impressing new coach Xabi Alonso ahead of the season.
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