Source: Team_Talk
Benayoun fears lengthy lay-off
Chelsea and Israel midfielder Yossi Benayoun has admitted that he could be sidelined for up to six months with an Achilles injury.[LNB] Benayoun has only recently shaken off a calf problem and was looking forward to kick-starting his career at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]He has, however, suffered a recurrence of an old ailment and will be out of action for the foreseeable future.[LNB]Benayoun underwent a scan on his latest problem in Israel on Wednesday, having linked up with his national side ahead of the latest round of Euro 2012 qualifiers.[LNB]His worst fears have been realised and, while Chelsea are still keen to conduct tests of their own, the 30-year-old fears he could miss a large chunk of the season.[LNB]"I pray I will be out for three months but am prepared to be out for six," Benayoun said in The Sun.[LNB]"A specialist says I need surgery."[LNB]Benayoun first damaged his Achilles over the summer, shortly after completing a move to the Blues from Liverpool.[LNB]He then hobbled out of a Carling Cup clash with Newcastle on September 22 with a calf injury.
