Trevoh Chalobah posts seven-word injury update as Enzo Maresca discovers Chelsea injury truth

Trevoh Chalobah has posted a seven-word message on social media after the Chelsea defender limped off during the pre-season friendly win over AC Milan.

The Blues beat the Serie A side 4-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with Joao Pedro doubling the home side's lead in the first half following an early own goal by Andrei Coubis. A Liam Delap brace ensured a comfortable afternoon for Enzo Maresca's side despite Youssouf Fofana pulling a goal back for the Italians, who had goalkeeper Coubis sent off with 18 minutes played.

Centre-back Chalobah was taken off with a possible injury, though, with the Englishman going down after a collision in the second half.Upon his exit from the game, the 26-year-old was spotted limping round to the bench.

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After the match, however, Chalobah took to social media platform X to insist he was fine. "All good everyone, thanks for the messages," Chalobah wrote.

Chalobah also uploaded a number of pictures of himself in action to his Instagram page on Sunday, with one image showing the defender holding the Conference League trophy. "Ready to rumble," Chalobah wrote.

The fact Chalobah seems to be fine despite hobbling off against AC Milan will be a boost to Maresca, especially with the Premier League season starting next Sunday for the Blues. Chelsea welcome Crystal Palace to west London and everyone associated with the Club World Cup winners will be hoping for another successful campaign.

Chalobah could be in line to start against Palace given the serious knee injury Levi Colwill picked up in midweek. The central-defender is set to miss the majority of the season after undergoing surgery to an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

"The 22-year-old had reported back to Cobham for pre-season at the start of this week, before unfortunately sustaining the injury in training," a Chelsea statement read. "Medical assessments confirmed surgery would be the required course of action. Levi will now begin his recovery and be supported by the club's medical department at Cobham during his rehabilitation phase."

Jorrel Hato arrived in the summer and could help Chelsea cope without Colwill while the likes of Tosin Adarabioyo, Josh Acheampong, Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga and Aaron Anselmino are all currently available. Maresca will also have Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana to call upon throughout the season but the duo have both struggled with injuries in recent months.