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Available on bench Saturday Badiashile (hamstring) is available off the bench for Saturday's game against Arsenal.

Impact Badiashile was not deemed fit enough to start, but he can be a defensive option for the second half, particularly if the Blues have to close the game out down the stretch. Chelsea will feature Thiago Silva and Levi Colwill as the starting center-back pairing.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Arsenal Badiashile (hamstring) could be an option for Saturday's match versus Arsenal, confirmed manager Mauricio Pochettino. "Benoit Badiashile maybe can be available also for the match."

Impact Badiashile could make his season debut Saturday after missing the first two months with a hamstring injury. He had started 10 of 11 Premier League matches for Chelsea during the 2022/23 campaign since joining from Monaco, already scoring his first goal for the club.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to train Badiashile (hamstring) was pictured in training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Badiashile is trending in the right direction ahead of the match against Arsenal, as there have been no reports of a setback despite returning to the pitch last week. Given his time off, he'll need to work up his fitness and get a bench appearance or two before being pushed into major duty, but his presence will allow Mauricio Pochettino some wiggle room with what was a thin back line to open the season.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted on grass Badiashile (hamstring) was seen on the grass during a training session Wednesday.

Impact Badiashile is still working on making his season debut after sitting out the last five months with a hamstring injury. He would need at minimum a full week of team training before becoming an option for the team again, leaving him as a heavy doubt for the London Derby clash on Oct 21 against Arsenal.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury setback Badiashile suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury and is again training individually, reports football.london.

Impact Badiashile has been out since May with the injury and while he didn't opt for surgery, the recovery is still taking longer than expected. It's an injury you can't push and unfortunately for Badiashile, it seems like he went a little too hard when he wasn't ready. At this point, his return shouldn't be expected until the next international break.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Badiashile (hamstring) is out for Sunday's trip to Bournemouth, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Impact Badiashile won't return Sunday but is nearing a return and is training individually. The defender will hope to make a full return in the coming days and could be an option for Sunday's clash with Aston Villa. Badiashile figures to be a depth option for the most part, especially with Levi Colwill and Axel Disasi stepping into such major roles.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Badiashile (hamstring) returned to training over the break and could be an option for Sunday's trip to Bournemouth.

Impact Badiashile has been out since May with this injury and even considered surgery, so he may need multiple weeks of full training before he sees the pitch in the Premier League. Once ready to return, there will be a question of where he fits in the XI with Levi Colwill, Axel Disasi and Thiago Silva all starting the first four matches.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out through break Badiashile (hamstring) will not be an option until after the international break with manager Mauricio Pochettino telling reporters Tuesday, "We need to wait until after the intern...

Impact Badiashile started 10 of his 11 appearances for Chelsea last season, in which he registered one goal on six shots (two on target), 33 clearances and 16 interceptions. Once cleared to play, the defender should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to training Badiashile (hamstring) is nearing the end of his rehabilitation and could return to training within the next few days.

Impact Badiashile is still about a week or two away from returning as he is close to coming back to training. He picked up his hamstring injury near the end of last season, which also ruled him out of preseason. When healthy, the defender will look to compete with Levi Colwill for the starting center back role since joining from Monaco in January.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to play Sunday Badiashile (hamstring) won't be an option against Liverpool on Sunday.

Impact According to the team, Badiashile is in the end stages of his recovery, so he could be ready to participate in training sooner rather than later. Even once cleared to play, the central defender is far from a lock to break into the starting XI, especially once Trevor Chalobah (undisclosed) is added to the mix. In the meantime, Levi Colwill and Thiago Silva are set to start versus Liverpool.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing preseason tour Badiashile (hamstring) will not be traveling with Chelsea for their preseason tour of the U.S., Bobby Vincent of Football.London reported Monday.

Impact Badiashile continues to recover from the hamstring injury he suffered in late May, and he'll remain in London to rehabilitate while the rest of his teammates travel for the preseason. Badiashile is hoping to be available by the start of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign in just under a month, and Wesley Fofana's recent ACL tear puts more pressure on Badiashile to return to fitness in Chelsea's central defense.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea reject £30m Colwill bid from Brighton Chelsea have rejected a £30million ($37.3m) bid for Levi Colwilll from Brighton & Hove Albion. Colwill, 20, spent the 2022-23 season on loan...

JUNE 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

May need groin surgery Badiashile could miss four months and may need surgery for the groin injury suffered in training last week, reports The Guardian.

Impact It's a tough update for Badiashile, who was finally getting some run in the Premier League with straight starts prior to the injury. Now, he'll be on the sidelines the majority of the summer and isn't even guaranteed to be ready at the start of the next campaign. His hope will be to get back fitness quickly and find the good graces of the new manager after totaling 11 league appearances at Chelsea this season following his move from Monaco.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin problem Badiashile suffered a groin injury and won't be in the squad against Manchester City on Sunday. Interim manager Frank Lampard told reporters, "Benoit injured himself in training tw...

Impact Badiashile has appeared in just three of the club's last 10 contests but injuries to Marc Cucurella (quadriceps), Ben Chilwell (hamstring) and Reece James (hamstring) likely would have kept Badiashile in the lineup had he not suffered an injury of his own. Wesley Fofana figures to rejoin the starting XI with Badiashile sidelined.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Badiashile restores Chelsea edge over Bournemouth | Premier League

MAY 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores first EPL goal Badiashile scored with his only shot-on-target in Saturday's 3-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Impact Badiashile scored his first EPL goal on Saturday. He placed an assertive shot past the Bournemouth keeper, Neto, from a well-taken free kick placed by Hakim Ziyech. The Frenchman joined Chelsea in January from AS Monaco and has not been a regular starter (been on the bench for five of the last seven games). From ten appearances (9 starts) he has contributed to four clean sheets.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One appearance in last month Badiashile is training well and is "very close" to breaking into Chelsea's starting XI, manager Frank Lampard said in his press conference Friday.

Impact Badiashile has only played in one of Chelsea's seven matches across all competitions since the start of April. He wasn't registered for the UCL and therefore was not able to feature in those games, but he's also been an unused substitute for every Premier League game in that span minus the 2-1 defeat to Brighton on April 15. Lampard explained, "There are a lot of young players who have come from a different league. It's understandable to have moments of game time and moments when you're not. You're finding your feet in this league. In a normal case, these players come in at a club like Chelsea at a moment of big stability. At this moment, it's not the case. Credit to those players, it's not easy to take that responsibility on their shoulders. They're all trying to work and keep going and we're here as staff to support that."

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not registered for UCL Badiashile is out for Wednesday's trip to Dortmund, having not been registered to the Champions League squad.

Impact Badiashile was not registered to the Champions League Squad and will not be available for Wednesday's trip to Dortmund. The defender has been a nailed-on starter since joining Chelsea, and will be a major miss in the Champions League. With the mid-week to rest Badiashile will likely remain a consistent starter in the Premier League.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aubameyang cut from Chelsea squad for Champions League

Chelsea manager Graham Potter was always going to have a job squeezing new signings in after around $357 million was spent during the January transfer window

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Chelsea omit Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Benoit Badiashile from Champions League squad as Joao Felix included Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang omitted from Chelseas Champions League squad; Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix included but Benoit B...

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • SKY.COM

Liverpool and Chelsea draw 0-0 to hit Champions League hopes

A season of frustration continued for Liverpool and Chelsea after a 0-0 draw at Anfield did little to help either team’s hopes of securing Champions League qualification next seaso...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Forget the future – Benoit Badiashile can be a big part of Chelsea's present The French defender was not the big story at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but his display in the win over Crystal Palace boded well

JANUARY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moves to Chelsea Badiashile has signed a seven-and-a-half-year deal with Chelsea from French side Monaco.

Impact It's a massive deal for Badiashile, who is yet another defender from Ligue 1 that Chelsea have gone after. It's the first signing for Graham Potter and one that will likely take away minutes from Trevoh Chalobah this season. Badiashile had been a regular at Monaco since the 2018/19 season, so despite being just 21 years old, he has plenty of professional experience.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea closing in on Benoit Badiashile signing Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chelsea closing in on Benoit Badiashile signing Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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