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Unai Emery's Aston Villa takes on Graham Potter's Chelsea as both sides look to build in practice ahead of the Premier League restart.

The Al Nahyan Stadium will play host to today's match between Aston Villa and Chelsea. It was a sticky final lap of form for Graham Potter ahead of the World Cup break, with five Premier League matches without a win. 49' - Hutchinson is played through by Jorginho on the break and has acres of space in front of him. This match could be more important than first meets the eye. He'll be fearing for the rest of the season. Chelsea are pressing with nowhere near the same intensity as they did in the early stages and Unai Emery's side looks very comfortable as things stand. 23' - Very uncomfortable viewing here as Broja heads off on a stretcher. 4' - Hutchinson cuts inside from the right flank and passes into Aubameyang inside the box, who cuts the ball back for the winger inside the area. Moments later Hutchinson gets the better of Digne on the right wing and cuts inside, firing a curled effort on to the post. 11' - Bailey breaks away and Villa look to be in behind again, as the Jamaican threads a ball through to the on-rushing Digne, but Hall recovers with a smart interception. 29' - Olsen shows a lot of the ball to Aubameyang in the six yard box and the Gabonese striker nearly gets a crucial touch to direct the ball goalwards. 83' - Hutchinson explodes away on the break and is pulled back by Douglas Luiz, who is lucky to escape a booking.

CHELSEA take on Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi today as both sides prepare for the return of the Premier League.The Blues were in torrid form before the Wor.

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Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Jorginho, Armando Broja, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are the senior players who start for Chelsea in their friendly ...

[Graham Potter](https://www.football.london/all-about/graham-potter) to get match minutes into several senior members of the [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/all-about/chelsea) squad ahead of the resumption of the Premier League season against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on December 27. The front three isn't short of quality. In what appears to be a back four, Josh Brooking starts at right-back alongside Development Squad teammate Bashir Humphreys. [With Edouard Mendy yet to return from his post-World Cup break](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-players-world-cup-training-25708107) and Kepa Arrizabalaga still sidelined from the injury he sustained against Brighton last month, there is a rare outing for Marcus Bettinelli in goal for the Blues. [Chelsea benefit from World Cup opportunity Graham Potter must make most of when season restarts](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-world-cup-graham-potter-25703673) [Memphis Depay one of three summer transfers Chelsea can secure for Graham Potter in January](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/memphis-depay-chelsea-potter-transfers-25694713) [Chelsea face regret over summer transfer decision as Real Madrid come to World Cup realisation](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-real-madrid-transfer-decision-25690476) ['I can't' – RB Leipzig chief drops big Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea transfer hint](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/leipzig-chelsea-christopher-nkunku-transfer-25721117) [Reece James reveals Ben Chilwell plan as Chelsea duo continue injury rehab ahead of Bournemouth](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/reece-james-ben-chilwell-chelsea-25720456) Several members of the club's Development Squad also have the chance to impress.

Jorginho, Marc Cucurella and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are among the starters for our friendly against Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi.

[Marcus Bettinelli](/en/teams/profile/marcus-bettinelli) is between the sticks behind Brooking, Humphreys, Cucurella and [Trevoh Chalobah](/en/teams/profile/trevoh-chalobah). Shirt numbers used in this game do not represent player squad numbers. [Armando Broja](/en/teams/profile/armando-broja) and [Omari Hutchinson](/en/teams/profile/omari-hutchinson) join Aubameyang in attack.

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Chelsea starting lineup (4-3-3): Aston Villa starting lineup (4-3-3): Douglas Luiz, Kamara, McGinn (c)

The countdown to Christmas is on and to mark this festive time of year we have a daily advent quiz for you to try your hand at, each one focusing on a match ...

Chelsea injury news: Armando Broja was stretchered off early on in the friendly match with Aston Villa being played in Abu Dhabi after suffering a knee ...

Broja also suffered an injury just days after Chelsea played against Newcastle in their last league game, hobbling off whilst on international duty. The Blues were 1-0 down when Broja contested a ball in the Villa area but immediately fell to the ground and remained down for several minutes before being stretchered off. Chelsea are currently playing against Premier League opposition in Abu Dhabi and Broja started the game in attack alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but remained on the ground after a collision with Ezri Konsa and screamed in pain.

Armando Broja was stretchered off with a knee injury in Chelsea's friendly against Aston Villa on Sunday.The 21-year-old started the mid-World Cup fri.

Fingers crossed, but it is an awkward one.” talkSPORT is bringing you wall-to-wall coverage of the 2022 World Cup. The Blues are eighth in the table, and are behind his old club Brighton on goal difference. [Chelsea](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113034/chelsea/) have had a number of players at the World Cup, but still gave a few of their first team regulars a run out against Aston Villa. “It doesn’t look positive at the moment, but it is too early to say. The 21-year-old started the game against Unai Emery’s side in Abu Dhabi, as Premier League teams prepare for the return of club football on Boxing Day.

Chelsea return to action in Abu Dhabi as they take on Premier League rivals Aston Villa in a friendly for the inaugural CBF | Al Wahda Challenge Cup at the ...

So unlucky for the 19-year-old. McGinn opens up the Chelsea defence and finds Bailey, whose low shot is pushed wide by Bettinelli. There is silverware to be won with the CBF Good morning and welcome to live coverage of Chelsea's winter-friendly against Aston Villa for the inaugural CBF Head coach Graham Potter, meanwhile, can run the rule over a number of players from the club's Development Squad, 12 of whom have spent the week in the Middle East. Updates will appear below.

The impressive Arjan Raikhy hit the woodwork while Leon Bailey was denied by a super stop from Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli. At the other end, Omari ...

Report and free match highlights as Jelana Cankovic scores first-half brace coupled with controversial Fran Kirby strike; Reading fought back in the second ...

They then head to Everton when the WSL restarts on January 15. Chelsea will aim to secure qualification to the Champions League quarter-finals when they head to Vllaznia Femra on Friday 16. Chelsea will have another chance to reach the knockout stages at Stamford Bridge on Thursday 22 when they host PSG at 8pm in their final Group A fixture. We were disappointed to concede the goals but we won't dwell on it. Cankovic should have had a hat-trick in the second half when she side-footed wide just two minutes before Reading were gifted a way back. Reading were furious with the officials as their half began to unravel.

Chelsea now sit three points clear at the top going into the WSL Christmas break after goals from Fran Kirby and a Jelena Cankovic double edged out a ...

And they got it when a quickly taken free-kick gave Rytting Kaneryd the chance to square for Kirby, her eighth goal against her former club. That meant the result was all but sealed before the break, although both sides continued to try and play football, despite conditions making it tricky. And at a wintery Kingsmeadow the hosts nearly had the lead inside three minutes when Cankovic’s effort was cleared off the line by Justine Vanhaevermaet, with Jacqueline Burns stranded. But Chelsea remained calm and saw out the final half an hour to pick up a big win. [The Blues](https://www.football.london/all-about/chelsea-women) were able to reopen a three-point lead on London rivals Arsenal at the top of the WSL, although they were given a huge slice of luck with their opener. But Reading played with a positive approach throughout and showed why they had beaten Tottenham last weekend.

Fran Kirby had scored against her former club to open the scoring and as the Blues ruthlessly exposed Reading, Jelena Cankovic on her first start for Chelsea ...

[Eve Perisset](/en/teams/profile/eve-perisset) returned to play on the right and [Johanna Rytting Kaneryd](/en/teams/profile/johanna-rytting-kaneryd) and Jelena Cankovic were brought in to join the attacking midfielders. Rytting Kaneryd snapped up a momentarily loose ball and smashed a powerful shot against the far upright, and as the Royals’ Gemma Evans dithered, Cankovic snapped up the opportunity to find the net. Early on Reading goalkeeper Jacqueline Burns made a hash of dealing with a cross but when Cankovic managed to turn the loose ball goalwards, it was cleared off the line. We had to wait a little longer for the Blues to make it 2-0, but not too long! [Bethany England](/en/teams/profile/bethany-england) was handed the centre-forward role while Fran Kirby and [Niamh Charles](/en/teams/profile/niamh-charles), who came on at half-time against Real Madrid, were in the starting line-up this time. That is thanks to a win in our final league game before Christmas and New Year but it was not all plain sailing.

Emma Hayes' side clung on to a 3-2 win to extend their unbeaten run to 13 games in all competitions and record a ninth successive league victory. Fran Kirby ...

It allowed Arsenal to move into second – and briefly be level on points with Chelsea – after they came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1 at Villa Park. Earlier, Manchester United had moved two points behind after a 1-1 derby draw with Manchester City. Leaders Chelsea moved three points clear at the top of the WSL after holding off a Reading fightback.

Striker Armando Broja has suffered a worrying injury for Chelsea during a friendly match against Aston Villa.

After a successful loan spell with Southampton last season, the 21-year-old has one goal and one assist in 12 league outings. Otherwise, Potter will have to rely on the likes of Kai Havertz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang up top. WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

John McGinn's strike in the seventh minute was enough to hand Unai Emery and Aston Villa a narrow 1-0 win against Chelsea in their mid-World Cup friendly in ...

Fantastic to work with the boys that are here and the injury players have stepped their rehab on, which is good news.' We had a lot of young players, which was good.' It was a spirited performance against an experienced Premier League side. As is expected with Potter's teams, Chelsea were cool and composed on the ball and nearly caught Villa out off the ball with their high pressing game, but there seemed to be lapses in concentration too often during the match. With Aubameyang's deputy out and Kai Havertz yet to convince as an out-and-out striker, Potter will surely knock on Todd Boehly's door ahead of the January transfer window in an effort to bring in a new forward. Youngsters Lewis Hall and Omari Hutchinson impressed for the Blues as Potter named a youthful side, while Emery opted for experience in a bid to build momentum with the first team.

Emma Hayes' side clung on to a 3-2 win to extend their unbeaten run to 13 games in all competitions and record a ninth successive league victory. Fran Kirby ...

It allowed Arsenal to move into second – and briefly be level on points with Chelsea – after they came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1 at Villa Park. Earlier, Manchester United had moved two points behind after a 1-1 derby draw with Manchester City. Leaders Chelsea moved three points clear at the top of the WSL after holding off a Reading fightback.

Albanian collided with Ezri Konsa in Abu Dhabi mid-season friendly as Aston Villa won 1-0 after John McGinn goal.

“It doesn’t look positive at the moment, but it is too early to say. Villa won the match 1-0 with an early goal from captain John McGinn as both sides continued their preparations for a return to Graham Potter, the Chelsea manager, confirmed the initial prognosis “doesn’t look positive” for Broja, who spent last season on loan at Southampton.

Chelsea's warm weather training camp in Abu Dhabi ended with a competitive contest against Premier League opposition.

Young h/t), Bailey (Ings 64), Watkins (Archer 64) Young, Konsa (Chambers 64), Mings, Digne (Augustinsson 64); Kamara, Luiz (O’Reilly 83), McGinn (Nakamba 83), Raikhy (K. Hutchinson continued to cause problems down the other end and almost produced a swift response for Potter’s men.

The Albanian's injury in the friendly against Aston Villa is personally devastating and also gives his club a major recruitment headache.

[Reece James](https://theathletic.com/football/player/reece-james-GKa1YfGdueMrjfBr/), [Wesley Fofana](https://theathletic.com/football/player/wesley-fofana-B3xBiMo59OK63V81/) and [Ben Chilwell](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ben-chilwell-aT2UBrL6NFLEM9vk/) are all making good progress in their respective recoveries from significant knee and hamstring problems to bolster the defence, but Sunday’s friendly against [Aston Villa](https://theathletic.com/football/team/aston-villa/) in Abu Dhabi has given head coach Graham Potter a new headache at the other end of the pitch. Neither of those is a No 9 in the truest sense. Potter is unlikely to be any more enthusiastic about the prospect than predecessor Thomas Tuchel was in the previous window. That should offer Broja considerable reassurance as he embarks on what is likely to be a lengthy period of physical rehabilitation. For many of a Chelsea persuasion, the comparisons with [RB Leipzig](https://theathletic.com/football/team/leipzig/) are also into the last 16 of the [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/), which resumes in February, and have qualification for next season’s playing of that competition to think about, too (they are currently third in the [Bundesliga](https://theathletic.com/football/bundesliga/)). [Olivier Giroud](https://theathletic.com/football/player/olivier-giroud-jQhFvachd9LT7tAr/), one of Chelsea’s best-ever winter acquisitions, is currently lighting up the World Cup for [France](https://theathletic.com/football/team/france/) at the age of 36. [Memphis Depay](https://theathletic.com/football/player/memphis-depay-pCSeizd2uYxKxdsi/), who was on Boehly’s radar in the summer, would not be difficult to extract from cash-squeezed [Barcelona](https://theathletic.com/football/team/fc-barcelona/), while fellow Spanish side Atletico Madrid have already intimated that they will listen to offers for Portugal international [Joao Felix](https://theathletic.com/football/player/joao-felix-ucCJXAWiq0yowCTd/). [Kai Havertz](https://theathletic.com/football/player/kai-havertz-BAHAYdE2WeiErgTt/) and [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://theathletic.com/football/player/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-PlxW6clTOC8TqmBP/) as his only real No 9 options. [Raheem Sterling](https://theathletic.com/football/player/raheem-sterling-k4BPKfn0pvnrTLX4/), Chelsea’s five-goal top scorer in 2022-23 so far, or [Christian Pulisic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/christian-pulisic-K1gjqIXqbIBgFVgK/) as a false nine but has offered no indication to date that he considers either to be a viable option there. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) using the [World Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/world-cup/) break to ease their injury crisis. [Ruben Loftus-Cheek](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ruben-loftus-cheek-vpgwsKz86kGSpSFU/) — who ruptured an Achilles tendon during a friendly match against [MLS](https://theathletic.com/football/mls/) side New England Revolution in the US in May 2019 — were inescapable.

Chelsea rounded off their warm-weather training camp in Abu Dhabi with a friendly defeat to Premier League rivals Aston Villa, although the match was ...

9 role are Kai Havertz and Pierre-Emerick Aubemayang, neither of whom were in spectacular form prior to the break for the World Cup. [Trevoh Chalobah](https://www.football.london/all-about/trevoh-chalobah) was a surprise absence against Villa having been named in the starting XI for the contest. The hope will be that it isn't serious, or at least isn't as serious as it appeared. That will happen in the coming days after any swelling has subsided and Chelsea are back in the UK. The winger certainly made his case as to why he should be handed a debut when the campaign restarts. His screams of anguish echoed around the Al Nahyan Stadium as he clutched his knee after a collision with Ezri Konsa. Hall was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet too as he forced Robin Olsen into a fine low stop early in the second period. And the youngster has a strong voice of support in the dressing room as James posted on social media after the game: "Balla. Yet while the match was very much a fitness exercise for the likes of Marc Cucurella, Jorginho and The match against Villa came far too soon for the England international to make his comeback, but there is hope he will be ready to take on Bournemouth when the [Premier League](https://www.football.london/all-about/premier-league) season resumes on December 27. [the return of Reece James from injury](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-injury-boost-graham-potter-25674033). "It's been good to work with the boys who are here, the lads that have been injured have had a bit more time training and stepped their rehab on so that's good they are getting closer.

Chelsea attempted to sign Gvardiol in the summer, though Leipzig snubbed their approach because it was deemed too late in the window. Since, United, Manchester ...

Gvardiol is expected to remain at the Red Bull Arena beyond the summer of 2023, meaning that the release clause in his contract will have expired. Gvardiol has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League over the last 12 months, with his potential catching the eye. The defender has shone at the [Qatar World Cup](/latest/world-cup-2022), with clubs believed to be queuing up to make their approach in January.

Chelsea forward Armando Broja suffered what looked a serious knee injury during a friendly defeat to Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi.

Fingers crossed, but it is an awkward one." "It doesn't look positive at the moment, but it is too early to say. "It was an unfortunate action, I think he got caught up with their player and the ground," Potter told Chelsea's official website.

The Albania international is a truly exceptional young striker, and has a great future ahead of him in the game. Chelsea ace Broja has suffered a big setback ...

I think he would have been absolutely perfect for us. It doesn’t look positive at the moment but it is too early to say. Armando Broja suffered a real horror injury during the Chelsea vs Aston Villa clash yesterday. Fingers crossed but it is an awkward one. West Ham United target Armando Broja suffers horror injury during the Chelsea vs Aston Villa friendly out in the United Arab Emirates yesterday. Armando Broja suffered horror injury during Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Chelsea have submitted an offer for 20-year-old Croatia international Josko Gvardiol - as have Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United ...

[(Mirror), external](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/joao-felix-transfer-premier-league-28702408) [Arsenal](http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal) and Manchester United also monitoring the 24-year-old's situation. [(Mirror), external](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-transfer-news-christian-pulisic-28701981?_ga=2.21569853.702487392.1670772028-538738066.1657550771) [Want more transfer stories? ( [Foot Mercato - in French, external](https://www.footmercato.net/a4669691094942186694-mercato-le-rb-leipzig-tient-deja-trois-offres-folles-pour-josko-gvardiol)) The Blues have also held initial talks with Portugal striker Joao Felix's agent. [(CalcioMercatoWeb - in Italian), external](https://www.calciomercatoweb.it/2022/12/10/calciomercato-juventus-mount-chelsea-rabiot-mckennie-paredes/)

Armando Broja was stretchered off with a knee injury in Chelsea's mid-season friendly against Aston Villa on Sunday.The 21-year-old started the game a.

Fingers crossed, but it is an awkward one.” talkSPORT is bringing you wall-to-wall coverage of the 2022 World Cup. The Blues are eighth in the table, and are behind his old club Brighton on goal difference. [Chelsea](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113034/chelsea/) have had a number of players at the World Cup, but still gave a few of their first team regulars a run out against Aston Villa. “It doesn’t look positive at the moment, but it is too early to say. The 21-year-old started the game against Unai Emery’s side in Abu Dhabi, as Premier League teams prepare for the return of club football on Boxing Day.

Juventus are reportedly interesting in selling three players in order to launch an audacious bid for Chelsea star Mason Mount.

with the Chelsea star having recently rejected a £200,000-a-week deal to stay at Stamford Bridge Juventus are prepared to allow three players to leave the club to fund a move for Chelsea star Mason Mount Juventus 'prepared to allow three players to leave to fund move for Mason Mount'...

Chelsea were the Premier League's biggest spenders in the summer transfer window, but the latest signing to come in for praise is still waiting for his ...

The Blues have two players left in the competition, though, with Croatia's Mateo Kovacic and Morocco star Hakim Ziyech in semi-final action against Argentina and France respectively in midweek. Youngsters including Bashir Humphreys and [Charlie Webster](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-academy-webster-sancho-debruyne-28264435) joined Hutchinson in the Blues side, but Villa and Scotland midfielder John McGinn scored the only goal of the game in the friendly. [joined from Arsenal over the summer](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/omari-hutchinson-arsenal-chelsea-transfer-27500748) as the Blues - with previous manager [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/thomas-tuchel) still at the helm - made a push for young talents. After travelling with the senior side for their midseason camp in Abu Dhabi, though, the youngster [once compared to Eden Hazard](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/omari-hutchinson-chelsea-potter-hazard-28290692) has had a chance to impress the boss. "There’s a few more guys coming back from the World Cup, so it’s moving nicely." [Mason Mount](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mason-mount), [Raheem Sterling](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/raheem-sterling) and [Conor Gallagher](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/conor-gallagher). It was a spirited performance with a lot of young players so it was good." Hutchinson was named among Chelsea's substitutes for three of their last four games. Potter added: "[It is] Good to work with the boys that are here. They're getting closer and it's been really, really positive to work in these conditions and we're happy with the week." [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) and [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc), as well as the EFL Cup meeting with [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc), but didn't make it onto the pitch as Potter's side lost all three matches. Throughout the game, he showed his quality but he wasn’t the only one.

Chelsea edged out Reading in a Women's Super League five-goal thriller and Emma Hayes spoke honesty after the game with her side sitting top of the league ...

We're on the verge of qualifying for the last eight of the Champions League this week. "Because we were in control but then they (Reading) score a goal and momentum shifts completely. "Especially considering we've made changes to the team. "It was difficult. [Emma Hayes](https://www.football.london/all-about/emma-hayes) admitted her side were complacent after [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/all-about/chelsea-women) survived a second-half scare in their [ 3-2 win over Reading.](https://www.football.london/all-about/womens-super-league) [The Blues dominated the first half](https://www.football.london/womens-football/chelsea-women-ratings-reading-wsl-25725553) and were three up at the break, Fran Kirby opening the scoring before a Jelena Cankovic double. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/all-about/chelsea-women) had started superbly and looked to be coasting to the win.

Moukoko has shone in the Bundesliga this term, scoring six goals in 14 appearances, and he recently became the youngest player to represent Germany at a ...

Should Broja be out for a lengthy period, the club may consider it a priority to bring in a new attacker to boost their chances of a top-four finish this term. Indeed, Chelsea's plans to bring in a new striker may have been significantly affected by the injury suffered by Armando Broja in their mid-season friendly with Aston Villa on Sunday. Moukoko could be brought in to ease Chelsea's striker crisis after Armando Broja appeared to suffer a serious knee injury

Chelsea face competition to sign Germany striker Youssoufa Moukoko from Borussia Dortmund. The 18-year-old is available on a free transfer next summer and ...

Chelsea survived a Reading resurgence in the snow on Sunday to end the year top of the table with a 3-2 victory at icy Kingsmeadow and move three points ...

Arsenal came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1 and leapfrog Manchester United into second place. while Arsenal came from behind to beat Aston Villa and leapfrog Manchester United into second place Cissoko was making her first appearance since a five-match ban for hitting Villa’s Sarah Mayling in a 2-1 win. The Gunners are three points behind Chelsea with a game in hand. Arsenal came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-1 and leapfrog Man United into second place Jelena Cankovic then scored twice in five minutes to put the hosts 3-0 up.

Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly 'told friends' that he would love to manage Chelsea and Todd Boehly is becoming 'increasingly alarmed' by Graham Potter.

Armando Broja was stretchered off as Chelsea lost to Premier League rivals Aston Villa in a friendly on Sunday evening, with concerns the striker could be ...

We’ll be able to have a few more players back in full training with us. "The lads that have been injured have had a bit more time training and they’ve stepped up their rehab so that’s good, they’re getting closer. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) on Boxing Day. We’ve had a fantastic week actually and it’s been good to work with the boys that are here," he added. If Broja is ruled out for a substantial period of time, as is feared, it would be a serious blow to Potter's plans. And boss Graham Potter provided an update after the game, admitting that the signs are not good for Broja following the injury.