According to Chelsea official news, 20-year-old midfielder Dario Essugo in the team successfully underwent thigh surgery.

On this international match day, Essugo was injured while representing Portugal's U21 team. Chelsea medical evaluation confirmed that the surgery was necessary. The player has successfully undergone thigh surgery. He will start the recovery process in Cobham and receive support from the club's medical department.

Essugo joined Chelsea from Portugal Sports this year. The midfielder has played for Chelsea's first team three times in the Club World Cup.