Reece James

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.

First-choice England right-back Reece James limped off with what appeared to be a knee injury during Chelsea's 2-0 triumph in Milan, while Argentina and ...

so, who else is sweating on their fitness with the World Cup just weeks away? Shorter than a month; two weeks I heard but we have to see if that's right.' Portugal: Pepe (Knee), Nuno Mendes (Muscle) France: Lucas Hernandez (Adductor), Lucas Digne (Heel), Presnel Kimpembe (Hamstring), N'Golo Kante (Hamstring), Paul Pogba (Knee) England: Kyle Walker (Groin), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Ankle), Reece James (Knee), John Stones (Hamstring), Kalvin Phillips (Shoulder) [Click here for all the latest World Cup 2022 news and updates](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fifa-world-cup/index.html)

Reports suggest that Reece James' knee injury that he suffered yesterday against AC Milan will not keep him out for an extended period of time.

[ Gareth Southgate](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gareth-southgate/profil/trainer/3358), with fellow right-backs [Kyle Walker](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kyle-walker/profil/spieler/95424) and [Trent Alexander-Arnold ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/trent-alexander-arnold/profil/spieler/314353)both injured as the boss prepares to announce his provisional World Cup squad next week. [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) [Graham Potter ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/graham-potter/profil/trainer/23954)was hesitant to expand on his right-back's situation post-match, saying the club would not know the full extent of the injury [for another 24-48 hours](https://twitter.com/AbsoluteChelsea/status/1579945371370856448?s=20&t=DioozdFAhl-hjg86eiGATQ). [James](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/reece-james/profil/spieler/472423) picking up his previous long-term injury in last season's UCL group stage, had their hearts in their mouths midway through the second half of their 2-0 win over AC Milan at San Siro when the 22-year old landed awkwardly following a challenge on [Theo Hernandez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/theo-hernandez/profil/spieler/339808). [Simon Phillips](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport) now reports that he could be back in time for next week's clash with Manchester United, or earlier if his recovery goes well.

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

“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.” “I don’t believe it was the referee’s best evening tonight, that’s without a doubt.” “It’s difficult to quantify the referee’s attitude in this game, with seven other yellow cards as well as the red card. “The red card and penalty, from where I am I can’t really see too much,” said Potter. Fingers crossed it’s not a bad one 🤞🏾 Love for all the messages, I appreciate you all 💙🏽— Reece James (@ReeceJames)