Dario Essugo
20-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 9/27/2025
Picks up muscular injury
Essugo suffered a right thigh injury while training with the Portugal U21 squad this week and is expected to miss time.
ANALYSIS
Essugo has yet to log minutes for Chelsea in the 2025/26 season, and he seems to be a depth piece in midfield behind Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia (strain) and even Andrey Santos. This injury is likely to keep Essugo away from the pitch for two or three weeks at a bare minimum, and his return to action will ultimately determine when he'll be able to make his competitive debut for the Blues in this campaign.
Essugo has yet to log minutes for Chelsea in the 2025/26 season, and he seems to be a depth piece in midfield behind Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia (strain) and even Andrey Santos. This injury is likely to keep Essugo away from the pitch for two or three weeks at a bare minimum, and his return to action will ultimately determine when he'll be able to make his competitive debut for the Blues in this campaign.
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Signs with Chelsea
Essugo completed a move to Chelsea from Sporting, signing a contract through 2033.
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Makes five tackles
Essugo had one shot (zero on goal) with five interceptions and five tackles (four won) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Athletic.
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Active at both ends in win
Essugo recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Atlético Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.
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Suspension cleared
Essugo completed his one-game suspension for the red card he received in their last game and will be eligible to face Celta Vigo on March. 31.
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Suspended again
Essugo will serve a one-match ban at least due to the two yellow cards he received against Betis, which led to his dismissal in the 61st minute.
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Chelsea willing to sign him
Chelsea are interested in signing Essugo, according to The Sun.
ANALYSIS
Essugo has spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Las Palmas, and the promising midfielder has been one of the team's most consistent performers despite his age. Chelsea believe he could be a long-term building block alongside Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, and they are closing in on a deal to sign the 19-year-old Sporting CP player.
Essugo has spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Las Palmas, and the promising midfielder has been one of the team's most consistent performers despite his age. Chelsea believe he could be a long-term building block alongside Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, and they are closing in on a deal to sign the 19-year-old Sporting CP player.