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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jacob Steinberg and Will Unwin

Chelsea fear Reece James will be out for months with hamstring injury

Reece James
Reece James is expected to be confirmed as the third Chelsea player out with a long-term injury. Photograph: Dave Shopland/Shutterstock

Chelsea fear Reece James will be out for months with a hamstring injury sustained in training. The new captain is waiting for confirmation regarding the extent of the problem but is said to be feeling very low and a lengthy absence would be a major setback for the club.

The injury has disrupted Chelsea’s preparations for Sunday’s Premier League game at West Ham and will have ramifications far beyond that unless scan results are more positive than anticipated.

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