Chelsea captain Reece James is expected to be out of action for at least two months after suffering another hamstring injury in the Blues’ 2-0 defeat at Everton on Sunday.
James was substituted after just 27 minutes as Mauricio Pochettino’s side fell to a third defeat in their last four Premier League games, leaving them rooted in 12th place in the table.
The right-back has endured a frustrating campaign, only starting five of Chelsea’s 16 league games to date and missing two months after injuring his hamstring back in August.
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He also sustained two similar injuries last season, and has now suffered seven hamstring problems within the last three years, leading reports to suggest he would see a specialist on Tuesday.
It has been reported that James will not return before mid-February, with Chelsea confirming the 24-year-old would begin a rehabilitation programme after undergoing scans this week.
Chelsea face Sheffield United and Wolves in their final two Premier League games before Christmas, either side of an EFL Cup quarter-final clash with Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge next Tuesday.
An injury update on Chelsea captain Reece James.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 12, 2023
