Chelsea captaincy challenge grows after Reece James surgery
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26-second readReece James has undergone minor knee surgery and is expected to miss around three months, leaving Chelsea without their captain until 2027. Make Chelsea News one of your Google preferred sources to get the latest Blues news.
James expected to miss around three months after surgery Sky Sports reports that James picked up the injury in training last Friday, before Chelsea’s 5-1 home win over Bournemouth.
Chelsea confirmed on Friday morning that the operation had been successful; the 26-year-old is expected to be unavailable for roughly three months, with a return not expected until 2027.
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Reece James surgery is expected to keep Chelsea’s captain out for around three months, forcing the Blues to manage a demanding fixture run.
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