Nightmare for Chelsea! Xabi Alonso dealt major injury blow as Blues star ruled out for the rest of 2026

Chelsea have suffered a significant setback in their defensive ranks as Maxence Lacroix is set to be sidelined for the remainder of the calendar year. The Frenchman sustained a serious muscle injury during the Blues' recent cup excursion against Liverpool, leaving manager Xabi Alonso with a major selection headache.