Lacroix was forced off during first-half stoppage time of Wednesday's Carabao Cup defeat against Liverpool with a suspected hamstring injury and will undergo further examinations, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Football London. "Too early to tell. Probably he felt something on the hamstrings. And we need a couple of days to check what's going to be the injury."
Analysis:Lacroix faces an uncertain spell on the sidelines after pulling up without contact during Wednesday's Carabao Cup defeat against Liverpool. The French center-back was visibly uncomfortable and held his hamstring before being forced off shortly before halftime. Coach Alonso subsequently indicated that the defender likely suffered a hamstring injury, although the exact nature and severity of the problem remain unclear. Chelsea's medical staff will assess him over the next couple of days to establish a diagnosis and potential recovery timeline. Lacroix has established himself as a regular starter since arriving in the summer, featuring from the opening whistle in seven of Chelsea's eight Premier League matches and completing the full 90 minutes in each of his last four appearances. His potential absence would represent a significant setback for Chelsea's defensive rotation, with Wesley Fofana among the primary candidates to replace him if he is ruled out of upcoming fixtures.
