Reece James set to miss World Cup with Chelsea star facing eight weeks out with knee injury

Reece James is a major doubt for the World Cup and is facing an eight-week absence
Reece James is a significant doubt for the World Cup and is going through an eight-week absence (Image: Getty)

Reece James is sort of sure to overlook the World Cup with the Chelsea star going through an eight-week damage lay-off.

The 22-year-old regarded sure to play a pivotal position for the Three Lions in Qatar, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding Kyle Walker’s health and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s detached kind.

James was substituted simply after the hour mark within the midweek Champions League win over AC Milan was initially assured he had averted a severe setback.

Chelsea are but to verify the extent of the damage, however the Telegraph studies that James is going through a major spell on the sidelines, though he hopes to keep away from surgical procedure regardless of sustaining knee ligament harm.

Gareth Southgate is ready to call his 26-man squad on November 10 and though James is alleged to really feel he's able to recovering in simply six weeks, it stays to be seen how ready Gareth Southgate is to take dangers with the health of any of his gamers.

Regardless, James won't play for his membership earlier than the home and European seasons break, which means he'll miss key fixtures towards the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United in addition to the finale of Chelsea’s Champions League group stage marketing campaign.

The Blues face Aston Villa on Sunday when Potter will probably present an official replace after he refused to make any agency dedication in his pre-match press convention.

‘Reece is because of see a specialist over the weekend,’ Potter stated. ‘Till we get that data there’s not an excessive amount of I can add sadly.

‘It might simply be hypothesis from my facet so we’ll wait and see. He felt not too dangerous yesterday however till you get this stuff checked you by no means know.

‘We have to get it checked with the specialist after which we’ll know the way we will transfer ahead. We’ll see.’

Chelsea are additionally set to be with out N’Golo Kante for 3 months after the influential midfielder suffered a setback in his restoration from a hamstring damage, whereas compatriot Wesley Fofana can also be out for the subsequent six weeks no less than.

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