Forgotten Chelsea man Omari Kellyman has confirmed his season has come to a premature end due to another hamstring injury.
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Kellyman signed from Aston Villa last summerHas yet to make Chelsea debut due to injuriesNew setback means he's out for the seasonFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Chelsea signed Kellyman from Aston Villa in June 2024 in a deal worth £19 million ($24m/€22m) but the 19-year-old will have to wait until next season now to make his debut for the Blues. Kellyman's campaign has been plagued by injury and he's now confirmed he's suffered another setback which means he won't be able to play again until the 2025-26 campaign.
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He wrote on Instagram: "Beyond gutted to say that this season has come to an early end for me due to a reinjury of my hamstring, despite only just returning after having hamstring issues for a massive part of this season. 24/25 has been a tough season for me mentally and physically due to injury but it’s important now that I take time to get this right and come out the other side stronger and better ready for what next season brings."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Kellyman joined Chelsea after making just six first-team appearances for Aston Villa and was handed a six-year contract by the Blues. However, he's gone on to endure a nightmare first season in west London due to physical issues and joins a lengthy injury list at Stamford Bridge that also includes Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke and Marc Guiu.
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Kellyman's focus will now be on recovering from his latest injury in time to be ready for the start of next season. The teenager was linked with a loan move away from Chelsea in January and that may become an option again in the summer in order for him to enjoy regular football after almost a year on the sidelines.
