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Maxence Lacroix: Chelsea hit with injury blow as star forced off early against Liverpool

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Ferridge, A. (2026, October 28). Maxence Lacroix: Chelsea hit with injury blow as star forced off early against Liverpool. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-maxence-lacroix-injury-liverpool-b1302723.html

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During a 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Liverpool, Maxence Lacroix was forced off early due to an apparent thigh injury while chasing Cody Gakpo through midfield. The French defender, who has been a regular starter for Chelsea this season, left the pitch with visible discomfort, replaced by Levi Colwill. This injury adds to Chelsea’s existing list of absentees and could be a significant setback for the team’s upcoming fixtures.

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Maxence Lacroix, a key player for Chelsea, was forced to leave the match against Liverpool early due to injury. The incident occurred when the score was tied 1-1, shortly after a goal by Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo. Lacroix walked off slowly with visible discomfort in his left thigh and was replaced by Levi Colwill. This setback is particularly challenging for Chelsea, who are already without several other players including Joao Pedro, Reece James, and Jamie Gittens. Since joining from Crystal Palace this summer, Lacroix has been an essential part of the team, having played in all eight Premier League matches and both Carabao Cup fixtures so far. Manager Xabi Alonso is expected to provide an update on Lacroix's condition post-match.

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Lacroix pulled up shortly after the Liverpool equaliser as he chased Gakpo through the centre of the park. asserted

he → pull → park

He went down off the ball shortly thereafter and received treatment before being hauled off to be replaced by Levi Colwill. asserted

He → go → Colwill

Lacroix hobbled back to the changing rooms at a snail’s pace, clutching the back of his left thigh as he conversed with the club’s trainers, bearing a concerned expression all the way. asserted

he → hobble → expression

It is a fresh fitness blow for the Blues, who were already without Joao Pedro, Reece James and Jamie Gittens as they headed north to Liverpool. asserted

they → head → Liverpool

Cole Palmer missed the match through suspension. asserted

Palmer → miss → suspension

He signed from Crystal Palace in the summer and has gone on to appear in all eight of their Premier League matches so far, as well as both of the Carabao Cup fixtures thus far. asserted

He → sign → fixtures

Xabi Alonso will likely offer an update on his condition at full-time. asserted

Alonso → offer → time

More follows... asserted

More → follow → ?

Maxence Lacroix: Chelsea hit with injury blow as star forced off early against Liverpool

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