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JULY 28 • goal

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'Great pass' - Alejandro Garnacho praises Chelsea teammate for important assist vs Wrexham Alejandro Garnacho praised Chelsea teammate Dario Essugo for creating his extra-time goal that helped secure a difficult win over 10-man Wre...

MARCH 8 • SI.COM

Chelsea player ratings vs Wrexham: Alejandro Garnacho to the rescue! Blues winger rips up Hollywood script with decisive display to avoid FA Cup upset

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MARCH 7 • goal

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Option off bench Saturday Essugo (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Wrexham.

Impact Essugo makes his return to the squad and begins on the bench for Saturday's FA Cup clash against Wrexham after missing all matches this season due to injury. The midfielder is expected to see limited minutes off the bench as he works his way back into form.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back on pitch, not ready yet Essugo (undisclosed) is training on grass but isn't ready to play yet, manager Liam Rosenior told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Essugo is back on the training...

Impact Essugo hasn't played for the Blues this season, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to action. The fact that he's training on the grass is encouraging, but based on Rosenior's words, he doesn't look close to being available for selection.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set for month out Essugo is set to miss a month of action following a training injury, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Dario has picked up a really unfortunate injury. He slipped in training, a...

Impact Essugo is heading to the sidelines once again, not long after returning, as the midfielder slipped in training and will miss around a month. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, with the midfielder having yet to appear all season, only just returning from injury. He will now have to wait until the end of February for a return and hopefully not miss any further time, trying to see the field with the first team before the end of the campaign.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea consider shock swoop to sign Nottingham Forest loanee Douglas Luiz in January as Liam Rosenior eyes midfield reinforcements

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JANUARY 22 • goal

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Unused substitute in EFL semifinal Essugo was an unused bench option during the midweek EFL Cup loss to Arsenal.

Impact Essugo has already overcome his thigh issues but remains without a single appearance in the entire 2025/26 campaign. He could be a central midfield asset, possibly offering some defensive value for the rest of the season. However, he's unlikely to find a consistent role on a squad that also includes Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming return next week Essugo (thigh) is likely going to be available for next week's clash against Aston Villa, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Football London. "Dario is p...

Impact Essugo is doing well after his recent setback in training from his thigh injury and could be in line to be back available for next week's fixture against Aston Villa. This is great news for Chelsea since he will be a boost in the midfield rotation to help coach Enzo Maresca better manage the minutes of his players. Essugo should remain the backup to Moises Caicedo in the midfield moving forward.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11, 2025 • goal

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Suffers setback in training Essugo (thigh) will need more time to return from his injury after suffering a setback in training, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference. "Dario was okay, and started so...

Impact Essugo resumed part of team training since last week but will need to spend a bit more time on the sidelines after suffering a setback from his thigh injury. The midfielder has to slow down a bit and will hope that the setback isn't too important as he will be a boost in the depth midfield once fully back fit for the Blues.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Friday Essugo (thigh) took part in team training on Friday, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Football London. "Dario took part in the session this morning, go...

Impact Essugo was spotted training with the team on Friday for the first time since his thigh injury, which suggests he is in line to be back available within the month of December as expected. The midfielder is still far from reaching full fitness, but his return to team training is a positive developement for the Blues. That said, Essugo will likely resume a bench role in the midfield once fully back fit.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still far away from return Essugo (thigh) could return at best by late December, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Football London. "He's still out for a while, probably we need t...

Impact Essugo isn't expected to be back before the new year as he remains far from recovering from his thigh injury. The midfielder still has a long way to go and will likely target a return at the very end of the year at best. His absence doesn't affect the starting squad, though he was expected to serve as the backup to Moises Caicedo, which limits the coach's ability to rest his midfielder.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17, 2025 • goal

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OCTOBER 6, 2025 • goal

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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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes successful surgery Essugo has undergone successful surgery today on his thigh, the club announced.

Impact Essugo sustained a thigh injury while on international duty with Portugal U21 and underwent successful surgery on Tuesday. The midfielder will now begin his recovery at Cobham and his evolution will determine his timeline to return. That said, his absence will not impact the starting XI since he is expected to be only a depth option this season under coach Enzo Maresca.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Essugo has yet to log minutes for Chelsea in the 2025/26 season, and he seems to be a depth piece in midfield behind Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia (strain) and even Andrey Santos. This injury is likely to keep Essugo away from the pitch for two or three weeks at a bare minimum, and his return to action will ultimately determine when he'll be able to make his competitive debut for the Blues in this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JULY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs with Chelsea Essugo completed a move to Chelsea from Sporting, signing a contract through 2033.

Impact Essugo spent last season on loan with Las Palmas, where he played 27 times (25 starts) putting in a good shift in holding midfield almost every week. He now joins Chelsea, with plenty of competition ahead of him on the depth chart, namely Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Enzo Fernandez.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact Essugo had a solid match in the defensive end, making five tackles and interceptions against Athletic Club on Wednesday. His also been in solid form, collecting 13 interceptions, nine clearances and nine tackles in the last five league games played.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active at both ends in win Essugo recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Essugo led Las Palmas in total shots, but he also stood out for his defensive play in midfield, particularly since he had to deal with the likes of Koke, Rodrigo De Paul and Conor Gallagher all game long. Essugo should take on a prominent role in midfield when Las Palmas face Athletic Club on Wednesday.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea continues to bet on youth after splashing $80M on pair from Sporting Portugal

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MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Suspension cleared Essugo completed his one-game suspension for the red card he received in their last game and will be eligible to face Celta Vigo on March. 31.

Impact Essugo missed Friday's 2-2 draw against Alaves due to suspension and is available for selection for their next contest after the international break. He has been a regular starter this season and should be expected to return to the starting XI immediately now that he is an option.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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