Bad News For Chelsea As Reece James Gets Injured Again

Chelsea right-back Reece James is yet again injured in his first start since his return to fitness in the Blues’ 2-0 win over Bournemouth.

The Blues secured a comfortable victory over the Cherries, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Mason Mount.

However, Graham Potter‘s side’s win was marred by the injury James picked up in the second half. James fell to the floor with his hands over his face in despair just moments after half-time. Club captain Cesar Azpilicueta came on in his place in the 53rd minute.

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James has only returned to full fitness from a knee injury that led him to miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Graham Potter responded some questions about him after the match on Tuesday:

Is there any update on Reece James, are you any clearer on what’s happened?

“No, not really. It’s too soon. It’s the same area [he injured previously] so we’re concerned. We’ll have to see in the next 24/48 hours.”

“It’s a bit too soon but I think there was that action, a chop, and he felt something then. We’ll have to see the extent of it and keep our fingers crossed.”

He suffered a knock to his knee in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League on October. The Blues’ medical staff will assess James, and an announcement can be expected from the club regarding the extent of the injury.

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It was vital that Potter’s men secured victory over Bournemouth amid their poor form heading into the FIFA World Cup break.

The Blues were without a win in five league games and were ninth in the Premier League table. However, Chelsea impressed in their first competitive fixture since the World Cup.

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Their first goal came through Havertz, with the German sliding in at the back post to convert Sterling’s cross past Cherries goalkeeper Mark Travers. Mount then scored a delightful effort, curling the ball past Travers from outside the box.