Reece James injury update: Chelsea confirms defender is out after knee injury against Bournemouth

Reece James has been placed on the 12-week injury list after suffering a setback against Bournemouth on Tuesday. In the Premier League for the first time since missing England's World Cup campaign, the Chelsea defender played for over an hour before experiencing knee pain. After leaving Stamford Bridge on Wednesday wearing a knee brace, James got a scan, the findings of which confirmed the severity of the injury. James' original knee injury against AC Milan in October resulted in an eight-week absence from action.

James made an amazing comeback to competitive play after being sidelined since October 11 with a knee problem that necessitated surgery, but it was cut short after 53 minutes. He was essential to Chelsea's 2-0 advantage because he harassed Bournemouth down their left side and expertly combined with Raheem Sterling. Even later in the first half, Mark Travers stopped the right-back from scoring.

Due to the most recent injury, Chelsea's FA Cup third-round encounter against Manchester City as well as five Premier League games might be lost by the right back. In the coming month, Chelsea will play Manchester City, Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Liverpool, beginning with a trip to Nottingham Forest on New Year's Day.




After the defeat, James wrote on Twitter that 2022 has been his toughest year to date. He also expressed his gratitude to everyone for their support.

According to a statement from Chelsea, James, the defender who was withdrawn during yesterday night's 2-0 Premier League victory against AFC Bournemouth due to a knee injury, underwent evaluation earlier today.

FAQs:

1. What problem is Reece James going through?
   He is experiencing knee injury.
2. From where Chelsea will start playing with Manchester City?
   Chelsea will play Manchester City, Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Liverpool, beginning with a trip to Nottingham Forest on New Year's Day.