Chelsea fear $99m signing could miss rest of 2026 in major injury blow for Xabi Alonso

Premier League giants Chelsea fear French defender Maxence Lacroix could miss the remainder of 2026 after suffering a serious hamstring injury. Lacroix was forced off during Chelsea’s EFL Cup penalty shootout defeat to rivals Liverpool on Thursday (AEDT), leaving Xabi Alonso facing another significant defensive setback. There are reports the $99million AUD signing could be […]

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