Chelsea’s injury crisis worsens as Raheem Sterling suffers pulled hamstring during loss to Man City

Chelsea’s injury crisis has deepened with the news that Raheem Sterling suffered a hamstring strain against Manchester City.

Sterling underwent a scan yesterday after he was forced off in the opening minutes against his former club and joined Chelsea’s star injured list.

The total stood at 10 at the end against City. Christian Pulisic also came off with a knee injury following a tough challenge from John Stones, while Mason Mount missed the loss after picking up an injury in training.

Raheem Sterling (right) suffered a hamstring strain during Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat at Man City

He becomes one of ten players currently on Graham Potter’s disabled list at Stamford Bridge.

The defeat made Chelsea a win out of eight in the Premier League, which sits in 10th place and is 10 points behind fourth-placed Manchester United.

Despite Chelsea’s poor form, manager Graham Potter retains the backing of the club’s owners, who see him as a long-term appointment and accept that injury problems have hampered their plans for the team since he took over. post.

Christian Pulisic (left) also left the field against Man City after a hard challenge from John Stones.

N’Golo Kante has been injured since before the World Cup, but could sign a contract extension

N’Golo Kante, 31, has been one of the big misses, out since August with a hamstring injury, but Chelsea are optimistic he will end doubts about his future by signing a new contract.

Kante’s contract expires this summer and, during his reign, former manager Thomas Tuchel admitted that the Frenchman’s injury problems would have to be a factor.

But talks have continued and are moving towards Kante signing an extension.

Riyad Mahrez (right) scored to give City a 1-0 win against Chelsea, moving them to 10th in the table.