Chelsea
left-back Ben Chilwell says he is feeling "positive" after undergoing
successful surgery on his knee ligament injury.
The 25-year-old has been sidelined since the Blues' 4-0 win over Juventus at
Stamford Bridge on November 23 when he was forced off with a knee problem in
the second half after a coming together with Adrien Rabiot.
The England international could miss the rest of the campaign for Chelsea
but has been given a welcome boost with his ligament repair operation.
Chilwell posted on Twitter on Thursday: "Just wanted to let everyone know
that the operation yesterday was successful.
"I feel very positive & motivated to work like a beast to get back on the
pitch with my boys soon and help this great club win more trophies.
"Thank you all for the support and nice messages."
Marcos Alonso has filled in at left-back in Chilwell's absence but Thomas
Tuchel remains short of cover in the position.
The Chelsea boss could recall either Ian Maatsen or Emerson Palmieri from
their loan spells, while Everton defender Lucas Digne has been linked with a
January move to Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, N'Golo Kante is nursing a recurring knee issue and Thiago Silva
(also knee) remains unavailable until the New Year, while Kai Havertz
returned to the bench against Brighton after an illness and Timo Werner is
still out with coronavirus.
Reece James and Andreas Christensen also suffered hamstring and back
problems respectively in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Brighton.
Chelsea face Liverpool in Premier League action this Sunday before playing
Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final on January 5, both live on Sky
Sports.
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