Enzo Maresca handed huge boost amid devastating Levi Colwill injury news | OneFootball

Benoit Badiashile is due to return to action at the start of September as he continues his recovery from injury according to reports.

Badiashile limped off in the Club World Cup last 16 tie against Benfica, and was seen leaving the stadium in Charlotte on crutches.

The Frenchman hasn’t played since, but he’s been doing individual training at Chelsea’s Cobham base, as he steps up his recovery.

Badiashile due to return in September

Badiashile has struggled with injury problems during his time at Chelsea, and is yet to recapture the form he showed in his first six months at Stamford Bridge after joining from Monaco in January 2023.

The 24-year-old made 22 appearances in all competitions last season, and Football London have reported Badiashile is aiming for a return to action at the beginning of September.

Badaishile is targetting a return at the start of September. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

The report adds Badiashile is currently ahead of schedule with his recovery, and this will be welcome news for Enzo Maresca given Levi Colwill will miss most of the season with an ACL injury.

Badiashile has been linked with a Chelsea exit, but he appears set to stay, and providing he can stay fit could prove to be a useful squad member.

With Colwill’s injury there could be an opportunity for Badiashile to feature more regularly this season, but he’s got to stay fit if he’s to take advantage of any opportunities presented.

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