Chelsea have delivered a blow to their midfield plans with the news that Dario Essugo has undergone surgery on a thigh injury. The 20-year-old picked up the problem while playing for Portugal's Under-21s during the international break.
Softfootball understands that the procedure was successful and that the youngster will now begin his recovery program at Cobham.
In a short statement via the clubs official media , Chelsea explained that surgery was the required course of action after medical assessments. Essugo will be working closely with the medical department as he starts his rehabilitation.