Chelsea captain James out for around three months

Chelsea captain Reece James expected to be out for around three months after knee surgery; James sustained injury in training last Friday; England international is now set to be out until 2027; latest injury for James will see him miss key games against likes of Liverpool and Man City

Chelsea captain Reece James is expected to be out for around three months after knee surgery.

The 26-year-old sustained the injury in training last Friday before Chelsea's 5-1 home win over Bournemouth.

Chelsea confirmed on Friday morning that James had undergone successful minor knee surgery.

Blues boss Xabi Alonso is set to be asked about James' injury at his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of Saturday's trip to Everton.

James has suffered multiple injuries throughout his career, and this is the latest setback that will keep him out of home games against Tottenham, Manchester United and Liverpool, as well as the trip to Manchester City.

James enjoyed a relatively injury-free campaign last season as he made 29 Premier League appearances, the most he made since the 2020/21 season.

The Chelsea academy graduate has made six appearances this season, including three Premier League starts.