Chelsea's performance has hit a low point this season, coinciding with a series of misfortunes and a recent wave of injuries. Current interim coach Lambert revealed that midfielder Mason Monte and right back Liz Zhanshi are expected to be out for the season due to serious injuries.
Lambert said, "Les Champs has a hamstring injury that will put him out for the season, while Mason Mount will need to undergo pelvic surgery and is expected to be out for four weeks. I certainly hope he will be back for the Premier League finale, but all remains uncertain." As for midfielder Xaviers, his knee injury is clear and he is expected to return to training this weekend.
At the same time, the British media exposed Chelsea's intention to extend the loan period of striker Zulfiarius for one year to the club, with an estimated rent of 16 million euros (about HK$138 million), while Chelsea also needs to bear his annual salary of 11 million euros (about HK$95 million), making the total annual cost as high as 27 million euros (about HK$233 million).
The 23-year-old Portuguese international has had a modest performance since joining Chelsea on loan in January this year, scoring only two goals in 15 appearances. Despite this, Chelsea decided to renew his loan at a high price, and it is no wonder that the club's chairman, Pauli, has been dubbed a "generous investor".
