Chelsea Captain Reece James Sidelined with Hamstring Injury

The 24-year-old defender is expected to miss the rest of 2024 as he faces another recovery period from recurring injuries.

Reece James, Chelsea's captain, is not expected to return to action until at least January 2025 due to his latest hamstring injury.
The defender has been plagued by recurring injuries, having played only 654 minutes since being named captain 15 months ago.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed James is improving daily but refrained from providing a specific recovery timeline.
The club has emphasized supporting James both physically and mentally, acknowledging the toll repeated setbacks have taken on him.
Chelsea faces a packed December schedule with nine games, relying on alternatives like Malo Gusto to fill the right-back position.