Chelsea captain James out for around three months

Sky Sports Football Friday 16 October 2026, 11:06 UTC 1 min read

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Reece James: Chelsea captain out for around three months after minor surgery on knee injury picked up in training Chelsea captain Reece James expected to be out for around three months after knee surgery; James sustained injury in training last Friday; England international is now set to be out until 2027; latest injury for James will see him miss key games against likes of Liverpool and Man City Friday 16 October 2026 11:22, UK Chelsea captain Reece James is expected to be out for around three months after knee surgery. The 26-year-old sustained the injury in training last Friday before Chelsea's 5-1 home win over Bournemouth. The England international is now set to be out until 2027. - Transfer Centre LIVE! | Chelsea news & transfers🔵 - Chelsea fixtures & scores | FREE Chelsea highlights▶️ - Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱 - Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract Chelsea confirmed on Friday morning that James had undergone successful minor knee surgery. James has suffered multiple injuries throughout his career, and this is the latest setback that will keep him out of home games against Tottenham, Manchester United and Liverpool, as well as the trip to Manchester City. More to follow...

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