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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 28). Maxence Lacroix: Chelsea hit with injury blow as star forced off early against Liverpool. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-maxence-lacroix-injury-liverpool-b1302723.html
Ferridge, Arthur. “Maxence Lacroix: Chelsea hit with injury blow as star forced off early against Liverpool.” Evening Standard, 28 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-maxence-lacroix-injury-liverpool-b1302723.html.
Ferridge, Arthur. “Maxence Lacroix: Chelsea hit with injury blow as star forced off early against Liverpool.” Evening Standard, October 28, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-maxence-lacroix-injury-liverpool-b1302723.html.
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On October 28, Maxence Lacroix, a key defender for Chelsea, was forced off early during their match against Liverpool due to a hamstring injury. The incident occurred when Lacroix chased after Cody Gakpo in the center of the park shortly after Liverpool equalized at 1-1. He left the field clutching his left thigh and was replaced by Levi Colwill.
Following the game, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso stated that it was too early to determine Lacroix's recovery timeline but hinted at a significant absence. By October 30, concerns had grown that Lacroix might be out for months, potentially missing up to 15 matches starting with the upcoming fixture against Manchester United on November 4.
Lacroix’s injury adds to Chelsea’s growing list of absentees, including captain Reece James, who is sidelined until January following knee surgery. The club faces mounting pressure as they continue to struggle with injuries and critical matchdays approaching.
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