Reece James has undergone successful surgery on his injured hamstring, according to Dr. Lasse Lempainen, a sports medicine specialist based in Turku, Finland.
James suffered his latest injury blow in the 2-0 loss to Everton earlier this month and has had various assessments since.
Dr. Lempainen, assured that James would return stronger and be fit well in time for the Euros next summer.
The surgeon - who has operated on many top European footballers, including those from AC Milan, Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Paris St-Germain - has assured fans that James can make a full recovery for the Euros in an interview with The Telegraph.
The operation, carried out in Finland, was deemed necessary after careful consideration of clinical examinations and available treatment options.
Dr. Lempainen is confident in the decision and outlined an individual rehabilitation plan for James. While the exact duration of James's absence is yet to be confirmed by Chelsea, estimates suggest a recovery period of three to four months.
James' surgery is said to have gone 'very well' according to surgeon Lempainen.
'I am very convinced that Reece will be in top shape before the European Championships,' said Lempainen.
'Chelsea will decide on how long he takes, but more likely we are talking about that kind of period [three to four months].'
With the Chelsea star suffering from numerous injuries in the last two seasons, James has been on the sidelines for the most part of the 2022-23 season.
His surgeon insists the surgery will reduce the chance of recurring injuries in the future, with the rehab programme designed to strengthen his troublesome hamstring.
'The surgery gives Reece a better chance of staying fit and not having a recurring problem.' The 45-year-old surgeon added.
'We will try to do our best during the rehab process to assess the risk factors in Reece's left hamstring and try to help his strength, mobility and sprinting technique, so Reece can enjoy high-level football again.'
Reece James missed 25 games for Chelsea last season after suffering from two hamstring injuries and two knee injuries.
The bad luck continued for the 24-year-old defender, as his current season has been tarnished with what is now his second hamstring injury, sidelining the star until April.
With the right-back expected to miss 16 games for Chelsea, it is not good news for Mauricio Pochettino, who's side have continued to find good form in the Premier League.
poecdikmos
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Peeostuy
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I love you my man
Himeituyz
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James would have avoided this injury since last year but he ignored the doctor's advice and kept on playing with that injury on him. well...I wish him quick recovery
Wuyemnopty
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Idiotic comments guys
Wuyemnopty
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he must stop drinking alcohol , to much alcohol,
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Wuyemnopty
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On your wages for being injured I be smiling
Fowbcloruy
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James always get injured, most of time just himself, no one tackles him. This guy is worse than Neymar.
Stop posting nonsensical posts... Do you think its any player desires to get enjured? Think before you talk, don't talk before you think 🤔.
Blacky400
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don't take it personal dude...I just made my opinion
That's a negative opinion james is so good when he is fit, we can't just sell a player like James it will be a big mistake
Zaptoez
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We should loan an experienced right back in January at least until the end of the season to support Malo Gusto
TheRyttteddevil
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James always get injured, most of time just himself, no one tackles him. This guy is worse than Neymar.
Crax
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'Chelsea will decide on how long he takes, but more likely we are talking about that kind of period [three to four months].' Honestly, it's sad to say that we need to sell James due to his injuries. Imagine playing less than 12 matches in a full season with other competitions. This is not what we need to challenge for the league not to talk UCL or EPL (most competitive leagues)
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who is Games
mimampry
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Quick recovery my guy am missing you
GoodOnePhillip
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'Chelsea will decide on how long he takes, but more likely we are talking about that kind of period [three to four months].' Honestly, it's sad to say that we need to sell James due to his injuries. Imagine playing less than 12 matches in a full season with other competitions. This is not what we need to challenge for the league not to talk UCL or EPL (most competitive leagues)
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Stupid comment. Same thing happened to KDB but Man City are patient. Doesn't mean when player play few games you must sell him
GoodOnePhillip
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Sorry to hear that.. I love what James wrote. is not his fault indeed and he didn't ask tobbe injured. He is just unfortunate
Zumaknotyz
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quick recovery James. we love you
Kudceilmn
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Hope you win the Injuries/Trophies you slump🤦
Cumaeikouz
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A successful and speedy recovery Reece James
possesky
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since he is always not available, sell him as high as 100m make we use hold body ...🌚
copdeils
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Get well soon James ❤️❤️❤️
chilwana
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he must stop drinking alcohol , to much alcohol,
danriwbik
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You think games is replaceable, come online to type rubbish. we cannot lose a player like games even when he gets injured.
don't take it personal dude...I just made my opinion
Blacky400
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'Chelsea will decide on how long he takes, but more likely we are talking about that kind of period [three to four months].' Honestly, it's sad to say that we need to sell James due to his injuries. Imagine playing less than 12 matches in a full season with other competitions. This is not what we need to challenge for the league not to talk UCL or EPL (most competitive leagues)
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You think games is replaceable, come online to type rubbish. we cannot lose a player like games even when he gets injured.
Ridexhorlark12
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Come home come Madrid
danriwbik
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'Chelsea will decide on how long he takes, but more likely we are talking about that kind of period [three to four months].' Honestly, it's sad to say that we need to sell James due to his injuries. Imagine playing less than 12 matches in a full season with other competitions. This is not what we need to challenge for the league not to talk UCL or EPL (most competitive leagues)
Bikram1996
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🙏
Jotailosy
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get well
weycinyz
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he's too young for this