Chelsea captain has knee surgery
Chelsea captain Reece James will be sidelined for approximately three months following successful knee surgery. The defender is expected to return to the pitch around January.
Why it matters
The loss of a key player significantly impacts Chelsea's defensive capabilities and their performance in the Premier League season.
Hear this story Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss around three months after undergoing knee surgery.
James suffered the injury during training on Friday, Oct. 9, one day before Chelsea's 5-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
On Friday, Oct. 16, the west London club confirmed that James had undergone successful minor knee surgery.
"The 26-year-old was absent from Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge while medical assessments took place following the injury suffered in training," a Chelsea statement said. "Those assessments confirmed surgery would be the required course of action.
"Reece has already begun his road to recovery and will be supported by the club's medical department at Cobham during this rehabilitation phase.
"Everyone at Chelsea wishes Reece a speedy recovery and will support him on his road to return."
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