Hernia issue would keep him sidelined for the rest of the month.
Pochettino has reportedly been handed a potential injury blow for the remainder of the month. Chelsea are already dealing with so many injuries and it could disturb Poch’ squad ahead of the FA Cup semifinal.
Chelsea were missing three players in Axel Disasi, Enzo Fernandez and Raheem Sterling in the Everton game. Meanwhile, the Blues thrashed Everton 6-0 at Stamford Bridge to earn crucial points in the Premier League.
Despite the issues that have arisen over an incident prior to the fifth goal, the level of performance was ideal for Chelsea ahead of their FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City on Saturday evening.
As per the reports of Canal Showsport, a hernia issue has been bothering Fernandez for several months and may lead to him undergoing an operation.
The report adds that injections have failed to ease the problem for him, who may now have surgery that would keep him sidelined for the rest of the month.
Chelsea will take on Man City in the FA Cup semifinal at the national stadium. They have crucial games against Arsenal, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
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