ARMANDO BROJA IS is set to miss the rest of the season after the Chelsea striker ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.
The Albania international was hurt in a collision with Ezri Konsa in the first half of a 1-0 friendly defeat to Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The 21-year-old was seen screaming in pain and clutching his right knee before being taken off on a stretcher.
A club statement said: “Scan results…have unfortunately confirmed an anterior cruciate ligament rupture and that surgery will be required.
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“Following the operation, Armando will work closely with the club’s medical department during his rehabilitation and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign.”
Broja, who impressed on loan at Southampton last season, has scored one goal in 18 appearances for Chelsea this season.
Chelsea host Bournemouth on December 27 looking to end a three-game losing run which preceded the World Cup break.
