Football: Reece James out for three months after knee surgery
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on VanguardOur method
Chelsea captain Reece James is expected to miss around three months after successful surgery on a knee injured in training. The England defender has begun rehabilitation with the club’s medical staff and is set to miss several important fixtures, according to Chelsea.
Chelsea captain Reece James is expected to be sidelined for around three months after minor surgery on a knee injury sustained in training before the London club’s 5-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth, Vanguard reports.
Chelsea confirmed on Friday that the operation had gone well and that the 26-year-old defender had begun his rehabilitation with the club’s medical staff. He is expected to miss several fixtures, including Premier League matches against Tottenham, Manchester United and Manchester City, as well as the English League Cup match against Liverpool.
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