In a thrilling UEFA Europa League Group E clash at the crack of dawn on Thursday (3), Premier League giants
Chelsea
With a narrow 2-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb at home, the team managed to lock up top spot in the group and advance. However, the price of this victory was high, England wingback Chivier unfortunately suffered a thigh strain at the end of the game, was assisted by two staff to leave the field, whether he could participate in the World Cup finals became unknown.
Chelsea
After conceding just seven minutes into the game, Staanen quickly equalized in the 18th minute before Swiss midfielder Sakarya broke through again in the 30th minute to bring the score back to 2-1. In the second half, Chelsea seemed to let their guard down and waited for the game to end. However, just in the extra time, after a high-speed sprint, the heroic Chivier suffered a severe pain in his left thigh and was unable to continue, and was assisted back to the dressing room by two staff members in a worrying situation.
Chelsea
Head Coach Park Tat said after the game, "It's a very heavy heart to see Chivier injured and he himself is very disappointed and sad. Although the final results may not be too serious, it does make us feel very disappointed now.