Chelsea injury blow sees nightmare get worse as star's World Cup hopes could be over

Chelsea injury blow sees nightmare get worse as star's World Cup hopes could be overChelsea have been dealt another injury blow as problems continue to mount for Liam Rosenior at Stamford BridgeCommentsSportIsaac Seelochan Senior Sports Journalist15:18, 22 Apr 2026Updated 15:21, 22 Apr 2026View ImageChelsea star Estevao is set to be out for some time (Image: Izzy Poles - AMA/Getty Images)Chelsea have suffered a huge injury blow with winger Estevao set to miss the rest of the season and World Cup. The Brazilian pulled up during Saturday's defeat to Manchester United after chasing a lofted pass in behind the opposing defensive line.‌Following on-field medical attention, the 18-year-old indicated to the bench that he was unable to continue. He hobbled off the pitch and headed straight down the tunnel with colleagues at football.london undertsanding that he could now miss this summer's World Cup.‌Speaking to the press after the final whistle against United, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior disclosed that Estevao was in tears at the interval.‌He said: "He was crying at half time; it was really devastating for him. It looks like it's his hamstring and that has happened in a moment when he's running through on their goal for a one-v-one chance – he pulls his hamstring in that moment. I hope Este comes back sooner rather than later."The west Londoners have lost and failed to score in each of their last five league games for the first time since 1912.Article continues belowThere will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.