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Chelsea's Lacroix reportedly out of France duty, could miss months, says BBC

The Chelsea defender is said to be missing the next France camp and could be sidelined until January, according to BBC Sport.

By Rédaction classement.ma about 1 hour ago · 01:37

Maxence Lacroix will miss France's next get-together in the Nations League, RMC Sport reports. The Chelsea defender is said to have hurt his left hamstring.

L'Équipe says he went off against Liverpool on Wednesday night and faces several weeks out, with no return before the end of the next international window. BBC Sport reports Chelsea fear a lengthy lay-off that could last until January.

Lacroix has made 10 appearances (8 starts) this season. Chelsea, fifth in the Premier League with 13 points, host Manchester United on 31 October at 12:30 Casablanca time.

Sources: RMC Sport L'Équipe BBC Sport