Overview

• Chelsea confirmed Lauren James was injured on England duty at Euro 2025, has returned for club-managed rehabilitation, and will be sidelined for the start of the new WSL season.
• The club provided no return timetable after James was withdrawn before half-time of the final following earlier fitness issues during the tournament.
• ESPN reports Arsenal captain Leah Williamson picked up a knee injury in the Euro final and underwent a minor procedure, with an absence of several weeks expected.
• Sky Sports says Williamson has begun rehabilitation, appeared on crutches with a knee brace, and the problem is not believed to be related to her previous ACL injury in the same knee.
• Arsenal begin their WSL campaign on September 6, and ESPN indicates Lotte Wubben-Moy is likely to step in at centre-back during Williamson’s recovery.