Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile was spotted on crutches during the Blues' 4-1 win over Benfica in the Club World Cup Round of 16 clash. The French centre-back started the clash for Enzo Maresca's side but was subbed off in the 70th minute. Following the break in play due to stormy weather, Badiashile was spotted on the sidelines on crutchess as he watched his team win 4-1 after extra-time.
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Benoit Badiashile suffers injury against BenficaSpotted in crutches on the touchline during winLinked with a move this summer to MarseilleFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Badiashile has surprisingly started Chelsea's last two games at the Club World Cup amid speculation he could move on in the summer. However, the Frenchman had to be subbed off in the 70th minute against Benfica with an apparent injury.
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The injury now appears to be a serious concern for Chelsea as Badiashile was spotted on the touchline in crutches, when the Blues and Benfica returned to the field of play after a storm forced a lengthy break in play. The Blues headed to extra-time after Angel Di Maria's 95th minute strike levelled the game before Maresca's side went on to win 4-1.
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Badiashile may have therefore played his final game with Chelsea as he has been linked with a move to Marseille. The Frenchman's future has become future as he has been low on Maresca's list of centre-backs with Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah, taking priority.
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Chelsea go on to play Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup. As for Badiashile, it is uncertain whether the interest from Marseille may be under threat because of the injury.
