Dario Essugo
20-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 12/27/2025
Could be out until 2026
Essugo could be ruled out for a minimum of 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on a thigh injury, meaning he may not be available for selection until 2026, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Essugo underwent surgery on his thigh on Tuesday and Chelsea fear he will not return before 2026. The midfielder has made three appearances, all at the FIFA Club World Cup, for Chelsea since completing his move from Sporting CP in June. Essugo signed for Chelsea to provide back-up for Moises Caicedo so the latter's workload could be managed, but he is now facing a struggle to return before the end of the year.
Essugo underwent surgery on his thigh on Tuesday and Chelsea fear he will not return before 2026. The midfielder has made three appearances, all at the FIFA Club World Cup, for Chelsea since completing his move from Sporting CP in June. Essugo signed for Chelsea to provide back-up for Moises Caicedo so the latter's workload could be managed, but he is now facing a struggle to return before the end of the year.
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Undergoes successful surgery
Essugo has undergone successful surgery today on his thigh, the club announced.
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Picks up muscular injury
Essugo suffered a right thigh injury while training with the Portugal U21 squad this week and is expected to miss time.
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Signs with Chelsea
Essugo completed a move to Chelsea from Sporting, signing a contract through 2033.
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Makes five tackles
Essugo had one shot (zero on goal) with five interceptions and five tackles (four won) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Athletic.
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Active at both ends in win
Essugo recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Atlético Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.
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Chelsea willing to sign him
Chelsea are interested in signing Essugo, according to The Sun.
ANALYSIS
Essugo has spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Las Palmas, and the promising midfielder has been one of the team's most consistent performers despite his age. Chelsea believe he could be a long-term building block alongside Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, and they are closing in on a deal to sign the 19-year-old Sporting CP player.
Essugo has spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Las Palmas, and the promising midfielder has been one of the team's most consistent performers despite his age. Chelsea believe he could be a long-term building block alongside Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, and they are closing in on a deal to sign the 19-year-old Sporting CP player.