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Benoit Badiashile is ruled out for 'an extended period' with a hamstring injury... with the 22-year-old defender at risk of missing out on Mauricio Pochettino's early plans for 2023-24

Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile is facing a long spell on the sidelines for the Blues after it was confirmed he had picked up a hamstring injury.

The Frenchman joined the Stamford Bridge club as part of Todd Boehly's January splurge of more than £300million, arriving from Monaco.

As part of that mass influx of bodies, Badiashile had appeared one of the more successful signings, only losing twice in his 11 appearances at the club since being signed from the French club for £33m.

His season has now been cut short, though, and after having missed the Manchester City clash on Sunday, will definitely be on the sidelines for next weekend's clash with Newcastle.