Reece James has stated that he ‘gained’t surrender’ after seemingly being dominated out of the World Cup by damage.
The Chelsea defender suffered a knee damage through the club’s Champions League clash with AC Milan at the San Siro after being compelled off within the 62nd minute of the match.
The 22-year-old didn’t look too comfortable as he limped off the pitch after touchdown awkwardly, however was later seen on his ft shaking arms at full time.
James has since been the topic of hypothesis relating to how unhealthy his damage really was, with supervisor Graham Potter saying: “We’re hoping he’ll be okay.
“It’s 24 to 48 hours too early to provide you something greater than that.”
James additionally posted on social media, writing: “Fingers crossed it’s not a nasty one. Love for all of the messages, I recognize you all.”
Nonetheless in keeping with a statement on Chelsea’s official website, the participant will now be dominated out for round eight weeks.
The assertion stated: “Following the knee damage sustained in our away match towards AC Milan, Reece has obtained remedy from the Chelsea medical division and visited a specialist this weekend.
“After session between all events, Reece will now bear a rehabilitation programme and is anticipated to be out for eight weeks.”
Consequently James will miss the prospect to be part of England’s World Cup squad in Qatar, with Gareth Southgate set to pick his squad on October 21.
With the competitors getting underway on November twentieth and concluding on December 18, it signifies that the full-back can be hoping to be again in motion for Chelsea’s festive schedule, however would wish a small miracle to be match sufficient to be chosen in Gareth Southgate’s squad.
Nonetheless James has since taken to social media, saying: “The race towards time is on… However we gained’t surrender.”
