Chelsea Captain Reece James Undergoes Knee Surgery

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 16, 2026By Asharq Al Awsat

Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone knee surgery, the Premier League club said Friday. Chelsea described the procedure as minor, but did not confirm the precise nature of the injury, which was sustained during a training session. England defender James has endured a slew of injuries involving his knee and hamstring. A hamstring problem ruled him out of part of the 2026 World Cup. Chelsea did not say how long it would take before the 26-year-old James would be back in action, The Associated Press reported.

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