Chelsea skipper Reece James faces lay-off after minor knee surgery

Yahoo Sports·October 16, 2026 at 12:33 PM+3

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Reece James is set for a period out after undergoing surgery on a minor knee problem, Chelsea have confirmed. The captain missed last weekend’s 5-1 win at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League having been injured in training in the days leading up to the game.

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