Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka is expected to be out of action for six weeks after limping off with a knee injury in the Blues' 3-1 loss to West Ham.
Chukwuemeka was helped off the pitch just before half-time in Chelsea's 3-1 loss against West Ham
Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is expected to be out for six weeks after having knee surgery on Monday.£20m summer signing from Aston Villa"Bitter sweet feeling scoring my first goal for Chelsea but picking up an injury and not coming home with three points,""Minor setback but I'll be back very soon. Thank you Chelsea fans for your love and support."
Confirming Chukwuemeka had undergone surgery, Chelsea added the player would now begin rehabilitation, working with the club's medical department at their Cobham training facility.
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