Chelsea confirm Reece James hamstring injury is not serious after scan
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Reece James’ latest hamstring issue is not serious, though Trevoh Chalobah faces six weeks out.
- Reece James sidelined with a minor hamstring issue but expected back for the run-in
- Trevoh Chalobah ruled out for six weeks following an ankle injury against PSG
- Filip Jorgensen recovering from minor groin surgery
- Levi Colwill hitting key benchmarks in his long-term ACL rehabilitation
James missed Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain after sustaining the problem during a recent Premier League loss against Newcastle United.
The England international is facing another frustrating spell on the sidelines, representing a significant setback for the west London club.
However, the Stamford Bridge outfit remain optimistic the influential full-back will return for the crucial final matches of their Champions League qualification push.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s trip to Everton, Rosenior provided an encouraging update on his injured captain.
“Reece we’re going to look at more after the international break,” explained Rosenior.
“It’s not serious but there is something in his hamstring.”
Chalobah faces lengthy ankle lay-off
Trevoh Chalobah has been officially ruled out for approximately six weeks after suffering an ankle injury against the French champions.
The versatile defender shared a graphic image of his twisted ankle on social media, initially sparking fears of a season-ending absence.
“It wasn’t until later after the game that I saw the image, and then you’re really worried for the next game,” Rosenior revealed.
Despite the concerning visuals, medical assessments have provided a somewhat positive outlook for the academy graduate.
“Fortunately it’s nowhere near as serious as we first feared, but it is still a serious injury,” added the Chelsea boss.
“We’re looking at a period of about six weeks, which is a better period than we first thought.”
Further setbacks for Jorgensen and Colwill
Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen remains unavailable for selection after being forced to undergo minor groin surgery.
“He had his scan and needed a minor operation, so that’s a matter of weeks,” Rosenior confirmed.
The Chelsea manager also provided crucial background information on Levi Colwill, who is continuing his lengthy rehabilitation from a severe knee injury sustained during pre-season.
The highly-rated centre-back is hitting all necessary recovery benchmarks following his anterior cruciate ligament tear, though a return to first-team action remains distant.
“With an ACL, he’s hitting all the benchmarks he needs to, but he’s still looking at a good while yet,” said Rosenior.
