England and Chelsea defender Reece James seems to be set to overlook subsequent month’s World Cup as a consequence of a knee harm that’s anticipated to sideline him for eight weeks.
James, 22, was pressured out of Chelsea’s midweek Champions League win over AC Milan and the extent of the issue has been confirmed after consulting with specialists.
Chelsea mentioned in a quick assertion on their official web site: “Following the knee harm sustained in our away match in opposition to AC Milan, Reece has obtained remedy from the Chelsea medical division and visited a specialist this weekend.
“After session between all events, Reece will now bear a rehabilitation programme and is predicted to be out for eight weeks.”
England are scheduled to play their first group recreation in Qatar in opposition to Iran on November 21 – in 5 weeks time – with following video games in opposition to USA (November 25) and Wales (November 29).
An harm replace on Reece James.
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Being dominated out of the World Cup could be a bitter blow for James and England boss Gareth Southgate, who has seen three of his main right-backs succumb to harm in latest weeks.
Manchester Metropolis’s Kyle Walker is a serious doubt to make Southgate’s squad following groin surgical procedure, along with his inclusion resting on his restoration, whereas Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold can also be sidelined.
Alexander-Arnold was dominated out for a fortnight after sustaining an ankle harm in Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat at Arsenal final Sunday.
One other of Southgate’s key gamers, midfielder Kalvin Phillips, can also be in a health race after he lately had shoulder surgical procedure.
Phillips, named England’s participant of the yr after Euro 2020, has made solely three appearances for Manchester Metropolis since his £42million switch from Leeds in July.
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