Chelsea captain Reece James has been struck by one other hamstring harm, jeopardising his availability for the early a part of the Premier League season.
With simply seven days remaining earlier than the league’s kickoff, the full-back’s newest setback is a big blow for the Blues.
James, who missed a considerable portion of final season on account of harm, was in promising kind throughout pre-season, beginning all 5 of Chelsea’s friendlies.
However, he skilled discomfort throughout coaching at Cobham following the group’s return from their pre-season tour within the USA.
The harm has been described as minor by sources inside the membership, who spoke to The Athletic on the situation of anonymity. Despite this, Chelsea are anticipated to proceed cautiously, doubtlessly aiming for a return of their fixture in opposition to Bournemouth on September 14th, after the worldwide break.
The 24-year-old’s recurring hamstring points have restricted his appearances over time. Last season, he featured in solely 5 Premier League video games following surgical procedure in December to deal with a persistent drawback in his left leg.
James was already set to overlook Chelsea’s first three league matches on account of a suspension from the earlier season, leaving Malo Gusto, who had a robust 2023/24 marketing campaign, because the doubtless alternative.
His absence nevertheless extends to Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League play-off fixtures in opposition to Braga or Servette, scheduled for August twenty second and August twenty ninth.
The newest harm setback raises additional considerations about James’s health as Chelsea put together for a vital begin to the season.
