{"id":301969,"date":"2023-12-12T15:17:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T15:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=301969"},"modified":"2023-12-12T15:17:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T15:17:30","slug":"reece-james-set-for-another-spell-out-as-chelsea-confirm-latest-injury-blow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/reece-james-set-for-another-spell-out-as-chelsea-confirm-latest-injury-blow\/","title":{"rendered":"Reece James set for another spell out as Chelsea confirm latest injury blow"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chelsea captain Reece James is set for another spell on the sidelines after sustaining a hamstring injury in Sunday\u2019s 2-0 defeat at Everton.<\/p>\n
The right back is set to begin his latest rehabilitation programme at Cobham after scans confirmed the recurrence of a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n
James had only just returned from another lengthy layoff and missed 10 games earlier this season after injuring his hamstring against Liverpool on the opening day.<\/p>\n
Chelsea had looked to ease James back into action – with the right back also making himself unavailable for England duty last month – but the problem returned at Goodison Park and he was withdrawn in the first half.<\/p>\n
James has endured an injury-hit year and missed the Qatar World Cup due to a knee problem, while Gareth Southgate has warned that his injury record could impact his chances of being selected for the Euros this summer.<\/p>\n
A statement on Chelsea\u2019s official website on Tuesday said: "Captain Reece James has undergone medical assessment following Sunday\u2019s 2-0 defeat at Everton.<\/p>\n
"The defender was withdrawn during the first half at Goodison Park and scan results have confirmed a hamstring injury. Reece will now begin his rehabilitation programme at Cobham."<\/p>\n
The England right-back was one of three players who went off injured for the visitors during the Premier League contest at Goodison Park, along with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and left-back Marc Cucurella.<\/p>\n
Speaking after Sunday\u2019s match – about his disappointment at losing the 24-year-old James to injury – Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino emphasised the captain\u2019s importance, describing him as "one of the best full-backs in the world".<\/p>\n
Pochettino also said Sanchez had departed due to a knee issue, and Cucurella because of a twisted ankle.<\/p>\n
Those problems add to an already-lengthy injury list for the west London club, who are 12th in the table.<\/p>\n