last September, chelsea An agreement has been reached with Strasbourg for Emmanuel Emegha to arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer.
Bluco owns both Chelsea and Ligue 1 sides and this connection facilitates easy transfers.
Liam Rosenior was the Strasbourg manager when the Blues agreed terms for the striker's sale. At the time, this did not please the French club's supporters, who made their feelings clear.
In September 2025, Rosenior said that the player was angry at reaction From fans of the French club.
Last season, he scored 14 goals and three assists and his form for Strasbourg earned him a call up from the Netherlands in November. That same month, the player said he's happy to be safe A future move towards the Premier League.
Injury concern for incoming Chelsea player
The Netherlands international's current fitness status will not please Chelsea.
The Netherlands international returned from a long injury break last month. Now they have suffered the latest blow with RC Strasbourg's 2-1 defeat to Toulouse FC on Sunday.
In the 82nd minute, Emmanuel Emegha came in place of Sebastian Nnasi and suffered a new blow.
Strasbourg manager Gary O'Neill confirmed this, and ICI Alsace confirmed this. xFormerly known as Twitter, to broadcast his comments. The 23-year-old is unlikely to feature in Thursday's UEFA Conference League semi-final clash against Rayo Vallecano.
"I have not yet received the report from the medical staff. But if you have hamstring pain on Sunday, it seems complicated that you will be able to play on Thursday. We have managed to win games without Emma this season." He said.
Team Also release further comments from O'Neill regarding the incoming Chelsea striker.
The manager explained that he wanted to avoid risks with some players for tomorrow's match, but his decision backfired with Emegha.
"If I fielded my best players, we would beat Toulouse, but the medical staff told us not to do that." O'Neill explained.
"He [Emegha] He could have played fifteen minutes, I gave him ten minutes thinking he could help us and reduce the risk, but he got injured.
Our Opinion: Big concern for the Blues
Emmanuel Emegha has struggled with muscle injuries this season. Last August, he suffered a hamstring injury which kept him out of action for 29 days.
In December, the frontman suffered a muscle strain, due to which he spent 113 days away from the field and returned to the field only in April.
Now he has suffered another hamstring injury and it is unclear whether he will be able to play again this season. Regular muscle problems so far this season should be a concern for Chelsea.
