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Chelsea: new knee injury for Reece James

Bad news for Chelsea. The London club announced this Friday that their captain Reece James had undergone knee surgery. Absent

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 8:29 PM
Chelsea: new knee injury for Reece James
Key Things to Know
  • Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone minor knee surgery following a training injury.
  • The 26-year-old defender has started his rehabilitation process at Chelsea's Cobham training facility.
  • Chelsea did not specify an official recovery timeline, but Sky Sports reports he will miss three months.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chelsea announced on Friday that club captain Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery following an injury sustained in training. The 26-year-old English defender was already sidelined for the club's 5-1 victory against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge prior to undergoing medical evaluations that determined surgery was necessary.

While Chelsea confirmed James has begun his rehabilitation at the Cobham training ground without complications, the club did not state an official timeline for his return. According to Sky Sports, the right-back is expected to be sidelined for three months.

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