Chelsea captain Reece James has been ruled out of their crucial Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain and faces weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
James missed open training on Monday ahead of the second leg of their last 16 showdown with the French giants and The Athletic have now confirmed the reason for the full back's absence.
The England defender, 26, signed a new six-year deal with the club last week but now faces missing a critical period of action in Liam Rosenior's side's battle to secure Champions League qualification.
A run of just one win in their last five league games has seen Chelsea slip to sixth in the Premier League table.
James' latest injury blow - the 10th different hamstring injury he has suffered to either leg since December 2020 - means he will also miss England's friendlies against Uruguay and Japan later this month.
The right back was a shoo-in to be selected for the squad by England boss Thomas Tuchel, who must named his World Cup squad by May 30.
More to follow.
Suubdlnuz
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signed contract until 2030, on the treatment table every two months....
Naokmptuz
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It's unfortunate and that's what you get when you try to be MR. SABI...forcing himself to play in Midfield when he is not a midfielder. Reece James has been part of his own problem with injuries in Chelsea. For most of the games Reece James played for Chelsea in the past two seasons, he had played out of his natural wing, which is not easy to manage for some players. He has always been best at his natural wings and Chelsea had lost more games whenever Reece James played off his natural wing. I wish him quick recovery.
Mizadeknou
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Sale this guy jor, rubbish Captain.
tsek ...did u ever play soccer
Mizadeknou
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see yu next season
Tobbclnpry
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collecting higher pay and no need to work
bunadeimr
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Sale this guy jor, rubbish Captain.
tiobenors
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reece james is agood player and wishing him aquick recover though we ll miss him alot especially for tomorrows game vs psg
Rickylubs
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Whats wrong with this guy though?? Please don't become Abu Diaby of today!!