Chelsea have confirmed Reece James will be out for around eight weeks seemingly leaving his World Cup hopes in tatters.
The right-back, who has started the season in stunning form limped off during the Blues’ away win at AC Milan in midweek. There was hope that the prognosis would be a positive one and although it is weeks rather than months, it leaves his chances of going to Qatar slim.
Following the injury, Graham Potter said the “doomsday scenario” of a lengthy injury wasn't being discussed and they would wait for the results of a visit to a knee specialist.
