Chelsea confirm Reece James surgery: How many games has he missed since 2019 debut?
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27-second readChelsea have confirmed that Reece James has undergone minor knee surgery after remaining absent against Bournemouth, having not been selected by England during the international break.
The Chelsea skipper is now set for an unknown period on the sidelines after yet another injury. It comes after the 2025-26 campaign in which Chelsea looked after him and managed his minutes last season.
James then picked up another hamstring injury during the World Cup , and while he started the season fit, it has been confirmed that the skipper – who signed a new deal this year – has another knee injury.
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Chelsea have confirmed that Reece James has undergone minor knee surgery after remaining absent against Bournemouth, having not been selected by England during the international ...
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