Chilwell doubtful for 2022 Qatar World Cup

England left-back Ben Chilwell is a doubt for the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in Chelsea’s Champions League win against Dinamo Zagreb.

The defender, 25, pulled up in stoppage time after clutching the back of his leg.

He was unable to continue and was pictured leaving Stamford Bridge on crutches following the Blues’ 2-1 win.

“It doesn’t look positive,” Chelsea boss Graham Potter said.

“It’s a blow for us on an otherwise positive evening I think. It’s a blow to see him pull up like that, it’s not a great sight.

“So fingers crossed when we get the scan it isn’t bad, it can be not severe, but we have to have fingers crossed at the moment. But clearly we’re disappointed.”

England kick off their World Cup campaign in Qatar against Iran on 21 November.

Chilwell has been capped 17 times and was part of the England squad at Euro 2020, although he did not make an appearance during the tournament.