Chelsea Captain Reece James Undergoes Knee Surgery
Chelsea said James underwent successful minor knee surgery and began rehabilitation, with no timetable given for the captain’s return.
- Captain Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery after sustaining an injury in training, forcing him to miss last Saturday's 5-1 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
- James previously faced multiple hamstring injuries causing him to miss two England matches during the World Cup, dismissing such fitness concerns as "boring" before the tournament.
- Under Xabi Alonso, James started Chelsea's first four Premier League games before missing the 3-0 defeat to Brentford due to a separate hamstring issue before the international break.
- Reece has begun rehabilitation at Cobham supported by Chelsea's medical department; "Everyone at Chelsea wishes Reece a speedy recovery and will support him on his road to return," the club stated.
- Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson may continue their midfield partnership after impressive performances in the 5-1 win, with Henderson scoring two goals and Caicedo managing 72 minutes in his first start.
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EPL: Xabi Alonso picks new Chelsea captains with Reece James out until 2027
Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has named two players that would wear the captain’s armband in the absence of Reece James. Earlier on Friday, the Premier League club confirmed James has undergone knee surgery. The defender is expected to be unavailable until 2027. Alonso was asked during his press conference which players will skipper the team […] EPL: Xabi Alonso picks new Chelsea captains with Reece James out until 2027
Chelsea announced that his leader, Reese James, had undergone a successful knee surgery, after being injured during his training, without setting a date for his return. British reports predicted his absence for three months, in a new setback to his highly injured career.
Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone successful surgery for a knee injury. The 26-year-old defender has begun his rehabilitation process, but no date has been given for his return to the pitch.
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