Chelsea have suffered another injury setback after Denis Zakaria had to be substituted during the Premier League clash against Fulham. The Swiss midfielder had been enjoying a strong run in Graham Potter's side but picked up an injury to his leg in the second half at Craven Cottage.
Zakaria was replaced by Jorginho just minutes after Kalidou Koulibaly had equalised for the Blues following former star Willian's opener. Joao Felix has since been sent off on his Chelsea debut for a rash challenge following a positive start to the match.
Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic were both injured in the match against Manchester City in the Premier League last week, with the latter set to be absent for a number of weeks. Zakaria is likely to undergo scans after the match to find out the extent of his injury.
READ MORE: Joao Felix sent off on debut after horror challenge in Fulham vs Chelsea
The 26-year-old midfielder has featured in each of Chelsea's last six matches but could now be sidelined for a considerable amount of time. Sterling is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and is set to be absent for up to four weeks as he begins his recovery. Zakaria went down with the injury after starting a Chelsea counter-attack as he hobbled at first, clutching the back of his thigh before falling to the ground with medical staff on hand to treat him quickly.
The Switzerland international was able to walk off the pitch but looked severely disappointed as he was seen hobbling down the tunnel. Graham Potter may need more reinforcements than he first expected with the number of injuries that his players are equating as each game passes.
READ NEXT:
Every word Graham Potter said on Chelsea form, Joao Felix signing, Pulisic, Sterling, Aubameyang
Next Chelsea transfer already decided after Joao Felix completes loan move from Atletico Madrid
Joao Felix's Chelsea shirt number confirmed after Atletico Madrid loan transfer deal completed
Enzo Fernandez drops major Chelsea transfer stance hint as Benfica boss discusses £105m deal
Chelsea news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from Stamford Bridge
