Injury
Premier League
2026 likely over: James unavailable for Chelsea after knee surgery
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Chelsea captain Reece James ruled out for the remainder of 2026 after knee surgery.
Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone knee surgery and is expected to miss the rest of 2026. The defender, who has struggled with recurring injuries in recent seasons, will be sidelined for an extended period as he recovers from the procedure.
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UK timesStrong30 reports from 13 outlets. First reported by Evening Standard, 10 Oct. The 9 newest are listed here.
- Fabrizio Romano
- Sky Sports
- BBC Sport
- Voetbal International
- The Independent
- Kicker
- Evening Standard
- Ben Jacobs
- Mundo Deportivo
- talkSPORT
- Football Insider
- Mirror
- MailOnline
- Who is Chelsea vice-captain? Xabi Alonso hints at new leader after Reece James injury blowEvening Standard
- Chelsea XI vs Everton: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League todayEvening Standard
- Chelsea must do without James again, 'special' Emegha nearing debutVoetbal International
- Reece James suffers yet another injury blow as Chelsea captain undergoes surgeryMirror
- Who is Chelsea vice-captain? Reece James understudies revealed after knee surgery blowEvening Standard
4 more reports
- Xabi Alonso reveals Reece James injury impact on Chelsea's January transfer plansThe Independent
- Xabi Alonso confirms Chelsea transfer plan with Reece James facing long injury layoffEvening Standard
- 2026 likely over: James unavailable for Chelsea after knee surgeryKickerThis article
- Chelsea expect Reece James to be back in 2027 following minor knee surgeryFabrizio Romano
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