Reece James

England right-back Reece James suffered an injury during Chelsea's 2-0 victory over AC Milan in the Champions League, sparking fears ahead of the Worl.

I was waxing lyrical about him in the first-half. “We’re hoping he’ll be OK,” the Chelsea boss said. Asked whether this is a concern for Southgate, England legend Stuart Pearce told talkSPORT: “It certainly is.

The England full-back limped off just 40 days before the start of the World Cup.

New boss Potter’s influence grows every day and the west Londoners appear to be warming to the ex-Brighton man’s approach. The sending-off naturally changed the game, handing the Blues extra time and space, especially in attack. The Canada-born centre-back impeded Mason Mount in the area and suffered the full consequences.

England could be left nervously waiting for a fitness update on Reece James after the full-back went off injured during Chelsea's Champions League tie ...

I really hope for his sake and the country's sake he is fine.' On Chelsea's win over AC Milan, which puts them top of their Champions League group, Potter said: 'To come here and win is certainly not easy that's for sure. The attack-minded full-back has established himself as one of England's defenders and is widely tipped to start for England in his favoured right-back position at the World Cup in Qatar 'For England he is vital. There were positive signs that James' injury isn't a serious one on Tuesday night. Gareth Southgate will be left sweating over the fitness of the defender ahead of the World Cup

REECE JAMES went off injured during Chelsea's clash with AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night.The Blues defender was forced to make way j.

[Blues defender](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/reece-james/) was forced to make way just after the hour mark when he jarred his knee at the San Siro. [Liverpool](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196659/liverpool/) man's form has left a lot to be desired so far this season. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) man's injury. [Gareth Southgate](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/gareth-southgate/) with one month to go until the [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/world-cup/). [Kyle Walker is a doubt for the tournament](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20022824/walker-major-england-world-cup-doubt-groin-surgery/) after undergoing groin surgery. [England](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196702/england/) right-back James was then replaced by Cesar Azpilicueta.

Chelsea boss Graham Potter had been highly complimentary of James ahead of the match with AC Milan, suggesting he had the potential to become a Chelsea legend.

But for that to happen he has to be part of a successful team and that's what we're working towards." He landed heavily after during the match requiring the attention of the Chelsea physio before he tried to carry on. The right-back was able to walk off the pitch on his own after picking up the injury in the 57th minute.

It's certainly a better sight than the crutches on which Wesley Fofana left last week's match against AC Milan, though head coach Graham Potter isn't expecting ...

Fingers crossed it’s not a bad one Love for all the messages, I appreciate you all— Reece James (@ReeceJames) Love for all the messages, I appreciate you all.” “Fingers crossed it’s not a bad one.

Reece James has picked up a knock against AC Milan and been brought off by Graham Potter to be replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

[Matt Law](https://twitter.com/Matt_Law_DT) has since confirmed that the Frenchman will be fit again before the 2022 World Cup in November. Just as James did, he soldiered on for a few moments before eventually falling to the ground, signalling to be brought off. Ironically, Fofana was caught in an altercation with transfer target Rafael Leao. As it stands, the Three Lions are set to be without Kyle Walker, who has recently undergone surgery, while Trent Alexander-Arnold picked up a knock to his ankle in Liverpool's 3-2 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. The defender fell to the ground clutching his knee following a collision with Theo Hernandez a few moments earlier. Fofana, who opened the scoring for Potter's side at Stamford Bridge, was brought off for Trevoh Chalobah.

The full-back was forced off in the Blues' Champions League win over AC Milan.

“We’re hoping Reece will be okay. “It was a big moment, we felt we could do enough with 11 v 11 but the referee’s made a decision and we have to get on with it.” “It’s difficult to quantify the referee’s attitude in this game, with seven other yellow cards as well as the red card.

Graham Potter has provided an update on Reece James' injury he picked up against AC Milan ahead of this weekend's clash with Aston Villa.

England defender forced off in Italy as Blues win fourth game on the trot.

Conor Gallagher replaced Mount at half-time and quickly dragged a shot just wide as the Blues looked to maintain control. The sending-off naturally changed the game, handing the Blues extra time and space, especially in attack. The Canada-born centre-back impeded Mason Mount in the area and suffered the full consequences. Tomori raged at referee Daniel Siebert, fourth official Daniel Schlager and a host of innocent bystanders too, refusing to leave the pitch after being sent off. Former Blues defender Fikayo Tomori endured a night to forget at the San Siro with an 18th-minute red card that put his old club in the driving seat. James cut a dejected figure when trudging off midway through the second half with an apparent leg problem, adding to both Chelsea and England’s injury concerns.

Forced off against AC Milan, Reece James is awaiting news surrounding his suspected knee injury.

James has been arguably Chelsea's most consistent performer so far this season and Potter will be anxiously awaiting an update on the 22-year-old. Gareth Southgate will be sharing this sentiment, given the recent injuries to his other options at right-back. [Match Report: Chelsea Breeze To A 3-0 Victory Over Wolves](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/#:%7e:text=Match%20Report%3A%20Chelsea%20Breeze%20To%20A%203%2D0%20Victory%20Over%20Wolves) [Report: Chelsea Monitoring Alessandro Bastoni As Josko Gvardiol Alternative](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-monitoring-alessandro-bastoni-as-josko-gvardiol-alternative) [Report: Tammy Abraham Speaks On Possibility Of Chelsea Return](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-tammy-abraham-speaks-on-possibility-of-chelsea-return) [Chelsea Release Manchester United Premier League Fixture Update](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/chelsea-release-manchester-united-premier-league-fixture-update) [Report: Gabriel Slonina Will Train With Chelsea This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-gabriel-slonina-will-train-with-chelsea-this-week) [Report: Chelsea Negotiating With Mason Mount For New Contract](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-gabriel-slonina-will-train-with-chelsea-this-week) [Report: Chelsea Interested In Lorenzo Pellegrini And Yeremy Pino](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-interested-in-lorenzo-pellegrini-and-yeremy-pino) [Report: Marco Van Basten Urges Hakim Ziyech To Leave Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-marco-van-basten-urges-hakim-ziyech-to-leave-chelsea) [Report: Chelsea Target Cristiano Ronaldo Not Happy At Manchester United](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-target-cristiano-ronaldo-not-happy-at-manchester-united) James himself took to Twitter to also express his hope that the scan results on his knee come back as clean as possible. [desperately hoping](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/10/11/reece-james-suffers-world-cup-injury-scare-chelsea-vs-ac-milan/?utm_content=football&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1665525690)' he has avoided a serious injury with a World Cup on the horizon. The Englishman was forced off early into the second half from a suspected knee issue and is now sweating an injury that could keep him out for an extended period.

Chelsea defender Reece James has broken his silence after suffering an injury scare against AC Milan.

Walker is rated as 50-50 to recover in time for Qatar, while Alexander-Arnold has an ankle injury. "We're hoping Reece will be OK. [Graham Potter](/topic/graham-potter) outlined the next few days as both Chelsea and [England](/topic/england) wait to discover the extent of the injury.

Chelsea and England defender Reece James is waiting to discover the extent of a knee injury he suffered in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

"We're hoping Reece will be OK. "It was a big moment, we felt we could do enough with 11 v 11 but the referee's made a decision and we have to get on with it." "It's difficult to quantify the referee's attitude in this game, with seven other yellow cards as well as the red card.

The full-back was forced off in the Blues' Champions League win at San Siro.

“It was a big moment, we felt we could do enough with 11 v 11 but the referee’s made a decision and we have to get on with it.” “I don’t believe it was the referee’s best evening tonight, that’s without a doubt.” “We’re hoping Reece will be OK. “It’s difficult to quantify the referee’s attitude in this game, with seven other yellow cards as well as the red card. “Everybody would agree it changes the game in terms of what Milan want to do. “The red card and penalty, from where I am I can’t really see too much,” said Potter.

Chelsea and England right-back Reece James suffered an injury scare in Chelsea's 2-0 win against AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Brighton (A) Saturday October 29 It will be 24, 48 hours to find out, so it's too early to give you anything more than that," Potter explained. Brentford (A) Wednesday October 19 Love for all the messages, I appreciate you all." He wrote: "Fingers crossed it’s not a bad one. Meanwhile, Kyle Walker, who was expected to start for England in Qatar, has undergone groin surgery meaning that he could miss the tournament which emphasises James' importance to Gareth Southgate.

Chelsea injury news: Blues defender Reece James could be missing from Premier League action after picking up a knee injury, meaning a potential change to ...

Manchester City tend to be strong at the back and Dias has been known to pop up with goals from time to time. Lewis Dunk is a bargain £4.6million and has games against Brentford and Nottingham Forest next up for Brighton. James has amassed 26 points in only seven games played in Fantasy Premier League, and will be a big miss for those who have selected him. Tough tasks, but the Geordies are playing well and Trippier takes a mean free-kick. He came in with Emerson Royal suspended against Brighton and performed well, earning clean sheet points. With Royal suspended for two more Premier League games, Doherty should start - against Everton and Manchester United. And then we ned to look at prospective opponents too. Love for all the messages, I appreciate you all." Reece James has enjoyed a fine start to the 2022/23 season. And he could miss some more action too. [We’ll need] 24-48 hours because it’s too early to tell you anything more than that." The Chelsea full-back has two goals and two assists to his name in all competitions, sharing those between the Premier League and the Champions League.