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16 Oct 2026 05:58PM
MANCHESTER, England, Oct 16 : Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery after suffering an injury in training, the club said on Friday.
• The 26-year-old was injured ahead of Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and sat out that game
• Tests confirmed that surgery was required, with the club saying the procedure was successful
• No timeframe was given for James' return
• The England international has suffered numerous injuries over the past few seasons and was omitted from the squad for their most recent international fixtures because of injury
Source: Reuters