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Chelsea dealt injury scare before Everton clash as Xabi Alonso sweats over Reece James return

Xabi Alonso will hope Reece James can make his long-awaited return to action on Saturday afternoon, when Chelsea face Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3:30 PM
Chelsea dealt injury scare before Everton clash as Xabi Alonso sweats over Reece James return
Key Things to Know
  • Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Reece James experienced a knee issue that requires week-by-week monitoring.
  • James was absent from the media-open portion of Chelsea's training session at Cobham on Tuesday.
  • The 26-year-old defender previously missed Chelsea's matches against Bournemouth and Brentford.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso faces an injury concern over Reece James after the club captain experienced issues with his knee. Alonso stated that the 26-year-old felt something following recent tests, confirming the team will assess the injury on a week-by-week basis. James was also absent from the opening 15 minutes of open training at Cobham on Tuesday ahead of Chelsea's upcoming match against Everton.

The defender recently missed Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Bournemouth and a 3-0 defeat against Brentford, in addition to being omitted from the England national squad. In his absence against Bournemouth, Alonso utilized a midfield partnership of Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson while Chelsea continues to monitor the severity of James's knee problem.

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