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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Fresh injury blow for Reece James as Chelsea captain undergoes surgery

  • Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery following an injury sustained during a training session.
  • The 26-year-old England international was absent from Chelsea's recent 5-1 Premier League victory against Bournemouth .
  • James had started the club's opening four league fixtures of the season but has not featured since a 2-2 draw with Hull on 12 September.
  • The defender has begun his rehabilitation at the club's Cobham training base supported by Chelsea's medical department.
  • This latest spell on the sidelines follows previous injury issues for James, who suffered multiple hamstring strains last season.

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Chelsea captain Reece James faces another spell on sidelines after knee surgery

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