The English defender has suffered a new injury setback after returning to action on Wednesday.
Chelsea have confirmed Reece James will stay out of action for over a month after his new injury setback.
James missed the World Cup after suffering a knee injury a few weeks before the tournament. The defender made his return to action when the Blues defeated Bournemouth 2-0 on Wednesday.
However, another injury setback saw James limped off the pitch before the hour-mark. The club have now revealed the result of the 23-year-old’s scans.
“Defender Reece James underwent assessment earlier today after being substituted during the second half of last night’s 2-0 Premier League victory over AFC Bournemouth due to a knee injury,” a club statement reads.
“Scan results have regrettably confirmed a setback for the 23-year-old, with Reece now set to be ruled out for up to a month.”
Earlier on Thursday, James opened up on his struggles for fitness during the past year.
“2022 has been the toughest year to date,” he wrote on Twitter.
“Just wanna thank you all for the support, none of you go unnoticed.
“It’s naturally [affected] me mentally, I’m currently just [trying to] deal with the cards I’ve been dealt.
“I hope your end of year is filled with peace, joy & happiness.”
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