James Hit With New Hamstring Injury

 

Reece James hurt his leg, but Chelsea won't rush him to get better because the team captain is suspended to begin the new season.

The Athletic says that James felt pain in his leg while training this week. Because of the injury, he had been taken out of Chelsea's pre-season game against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

 The problem has been called "minor" by people close to the club, even though James has had hamstring problems in the past and surgery at the end of last year.

Since his first game for Chelsea in 2019, James has missed 82 of the team's 190 Premier League games. Last season, he only started five league games, and in the previous five years, he's hurt his leg six times.

Because James was suspended, Malo Gusto would always start the season at right back. However, the club captain's injury means he might be unable to play in the Europa Conference League playoffs at the end of August.

 James might be able to play again in the game against Bournemouth on September 14. Gusto is ready to fill in for the Blues in their Premier League start next week against Manchester City.