Chelsea signed Essugo to alleviate the pressure on the injured Lavia, but the Portuguese international has already recorded zero minutes this season. With a March return date, Essugo faces a race against time to avoid eclipsing Lavia's 32-minute tally from his debut campaign.
Dario Essugo Out Until March, Risks Beating Lavia's Minutes
Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo is sidelined until March, risking a worse injury record than teammate Romeo Lavia.