Tag: Reece

Chelsea’s Reece James out for three months after knee surgery
16 October 2026 Off

Chelsea’s Reece James out for three months after knee surgery

By Total Football News

Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery.

The defender, 26, was injured in training before Chelsea‘s 5-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend, and the decision was taken for him to have surgery.

James is now undergoing rehabilitation with Chelsea‘s medical staff, with no time-frame given for his return.

Chelsea next travel to Everton in the Premier League before hosting

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Reece James: ‘Fantastic’ Chelsea captain is back to his best
1 December 2025 Off

Reece James: ‘Fantastic’ Chelsea captain is back to his best

By Total Football News

After Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal, James was asked by Sky Sports whether his side had made a statement. His response was understated: “I think everyone can see where we are and what we are fighting for. I think today was a big statement. Even though we wanted to win, there are lots of positives to take.”

That calm authority reflects James’ evolution as Chelsea captain. Following Cesar Azpilicueta’s departure

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Match of the Day: How Reece James produced a “perfect midfield” performance to help 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal to a 1-1 draw
1 December 2025 Off

Match of the Day: How Reece James produced a “perfect midfield” performance to help 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal to a 1-1 draw

By Total Football News

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards analyses how Reece James produced a “sensational” midfield performance to help 10-man Chelsea hold Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

WATCH MORE: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal to draw in feisty London derby

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This article was originally posted on https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/czxg7r1xl6wo

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Reece James: Chelsea defender shakes off ‘lonely and frustrating’ injuries to score equaliser
15 January 2025 Off

Reece James: Chelsea defender shakes off ‘lonely and frustrating’ injuries to score equaliser

By Total Football News

James has suffered from knee and repeated hamstring issues over the past few seasons.

Since he was made Chelsea captain at the start of last campaign, he has started just eight top-flight games.

His previous league appearance had been an eight-minute cameo against Arsenal in November, with his last goal coming against AC Milan in October 2022.

On Saturday, the England international returned from his latest two-month setback when he

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Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth: Reece James scores 95th-minute equaliser in Premier League game
14 January 2025 Off

Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth: Reece James scores 95th-minute equaliser in Premier League game

By Total Football News

Chelsea club captain Reece James marked his Premier League return from injury with a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a draw against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.

The full-back has missed large chunks of the season because of hamstring problems, but he was all smiles after striking a low free-kick through a crowd of players and into the right corner in the fifth additional minute.

Cole Palmer had opened the scoring for

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Reece James: Chelsea captain has suffered another hamstring injury says Enzo Maresca
21 November 2024 Off

Reece James: Chelsea captain has suffered another hamstring injury says Enzo Maresca

By Total Football News

Chelsea captain Reece James has suffered another setback after injuring a hamstring in training, Blues manager Enzo Maresca has revealed.

The 24-year-old missed much of last season after undergoing hamstring surgery, which was designed to help him overcome a series of injuries, but returned to action last month.

Maresca played down concerns about a long-term lay-off but confirmed James will miss Saturday’s match at Leicester.

He said: “We have just

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Reece James: Rotherham United sign Sheffield Wednesday defender
25 May 2024 Off

Reece James: Rotherham United sign Sheffield Wednesday defender

By Total Football News

Rotherham United have signed defender Reece James on a two-year deal following the conclusion of his contract with Sheffield Wednesday this summer.

The 30-year-old joins Jonson Clarke-Harris, Joe Rafferty and Shaun McWilliams in signing for the Millers following the conclusion of their 2023-24 campaign.

James returns to the club having previously played for the Millers on loan from Manchester United in 2014.

He arrives at the New York Stadium

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