Chelsea blow as Reece James suffers fresh hamstring injury

Chelsea captain Reece James faces another spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday.

James picked up the injury during the 2-0 defeat to Everton on Sunday, having initially returned in October following months out with a hamstring problem. He has made just eight appearances in all competitions for Chelsea this season.

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Chelsea said in a statement: “Captain Reece James has undergone a medical assessment… The defender was taken off during the first half at Goodison Park and scan results confirmed a hamstring injury. hamstrings. Reece will now begin his rehabilitation program at Cobham.”

The club has not said when James is expected to return.

James has made 146 appearances for Chelsea since graduating from the club's academy and making his senior debut in 2019. He also enjoyed a spell at Wigan Athletic.