Chelsea defender suffers fresh injury blow and returns to Cobham for treatment- he could miss rest of 2024

Chelsea defender Caleb Wiley has picked up a shoulder injury that will require him to return to Cobham for treatment, according to reports in France. This marks the second major injury Wiley has suffered since joining Strasbourg, having previously dealt with a knee injury at the start of the season.

The latest shoulder injury means he will need to return to his parent club, Chelsea, for treatment before heading back to France. Chelsea signed the 19-year-old in the summer on a six-year deal from Atlanta, with the intention of sending him out on loan to continue his development.

Wiley’s rise has been remarkable so far. He came through the academy of Major League Soccer side Atlanta United, making his senior debut in 2022. Since then, he has featured 85 times, scoring six goals and providing seven assists.

Chelsea are aiming to become a hub for the best young talents in Europe, and their investments are already beginning to show dividends. They currently sit third in the Premier League and are looking solid in all aspects of their play.

Players like Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson have developed into real game-changers this season, with Jackson now being considered one of the best strikers in the Premier League.

Cole Palmer, who was signed at the end of the transfer window last season, has also seen a remarkable transformation. After struggling for goals at Manchester City, he is now firmly established as one of the Premier League's best players.

Two of Chelsea's other loan players, Andrey Santos and Djordje Petrovic, are also thriving at Strasbourg. Santos has been sensational in Ligue 1, while Petrovic, who was the first-choice goalkeeper last season, has been forced out due to new manager Enzo Maresca preferring Robert Sanchez.