Sunderland Suffer Early Granit Xhaka Injury Blow Against Chelsea
Sunderland suffered an early injury blow against Chelsea when Granit Xhaka was forced off with a suspected calf problem. Jules Ahoka replaced him, while Xhaka later took a place on the bench, but no confirmed diagnosis or recovery timeline has been reported.
Sunderland lose Xhaka early in Chelsea clash
Sunderland were hit by an early injury concern when Granit Xhaka was forced off against Chelsea with a suspected calf problem, according to Sports Mole.
Xhaka started the Premier League fixture at the Stadium of Light but was withdrawn only a few minutes into the match. Jules Ahoka replaced him, while Xhaka was later able to take a place on the substitutes’ bench.
The midfielder’s injury comes against a Chelsea side that had reportedly shown interest in signing him during the summer transfer window. Xhaka instead remained with Sunderland, but his involvement against his former admirers was cut short almost immediately.
The available report describes the problem as a suspected calf injury; no confirmed diagnosis or recovery timeline has been reported. Sunderland’s next assessment of Xhaka will determine whether he can return for the club’s upcoming fixtures.