Chelsea's Buchanan Out Until 2025-26 with ACL Injury

Chelsea Women defender Kadeisha Buchanan has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, confirmed by manager Sonia Bompastor, which will sideline her until the 2025-26 season. Buchanan sustained the injury during Chelsea's victory over Liverpool on November 10 in the Women's Super League. This is a significant blow to Chelsea, making Buchanan the sixth player on the team to suffer an ACL injury, joining teammates like Sam Kerr and Sophie Ingle. Despite the setback, Bompastor expressed the club's commitment to supporting Buchanan through her recovery. Buchanan has been a key player for Chelsea since joining in 2022, contributing to their recent league successes. The Canadian national team also faces challenges as Buchanan's absence compounds their injury woes, including the loss of forward Cloé Lacasse.