R. James will not return to the pitch until next year due to injury

2026-10-17 11:02 © Action Images via Reuters

London club Chelsea have received bad news.

Team captain Reece James has suffered a knee injury.

As a result, the Englishman will not play again this year.

James will return early next year and will be unavailable for three months.

Reece James has played six matches this season.