Xabi Alonso confirms Chelsea FC transfer plan with Reece James facing long injury layoff
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has addressed the club's transfer strategy following a significant injury to defender Reece James. James is expected to face a long layoff after undergoing surgery for an injury sustained in training.
Why it matters
The injury forces a major Premier League club to adjust its roster management and tactical approach mid-season.
It was confirmed on Friday that James had gone under the knife to correct an injury picked up in training before Chelsea’s five-goal…
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