Dario Essugo
20-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 12/27/2025
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 to wait but maybe December or January."
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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.