‘Set up the fight!’ - Chelsea striker Armando Broja floored by punch from Blues masseur Billy ‘Blood’ McCulloch

The Albania international striker, who is working his way back from injury at Stamford Bridge, has been filmed engaging in a play fight with famous Blues backroom staff member McCulloch.

In the routine, Broja punches McCulloch on the arm, before seeing his adversary return the favour with a harder blow. Broja crumples onto a nearby table, with a smile locked on his face throughout. McCulloch finds the incident hysterical and leaves the room with Broja and Ben Chilwell still inside.

Broja has now asked Chilwell – who has posted the video on social media – to “set up the fight” between himself and “Billy Blood”.

Broja has been out of action since November 2022 – with his last appearance coming for Albania in a friendly clash with Italy – but he is nearing a return to club competition after undergoing surgery on a serious knee problem that was picked up during the World Cup break. He could come into contention for selection at a timely moment for Chelsea, with new Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino crying out for a No.9 to lead the line in his team.