Chelsea and England should wait 24-48 hours to find the total extent of Reece James’ damage, Blues supervisor Graham Potter has stated.
The appropriate-back, 22, limped off throughout Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over AC Milan within the Champions League on Wednesday night time, sparking fears forward of the World Cup subsequent month.
He appeared to land awkwardly on his proper leg and, regardless of briefly carrying on, succumbed to the damage on the hour mark.
James was seen strolling round and shaking arms at full-time – and Potter is hopeful it isn’t too critical.
“We’re hoping he’ll be OK,” the Chelsea boss stated. “It’s 24 to 48 hours too early to offer you something greater than that.”
However with Qatar 2022 little greater than a month away, the scenes will deliver concern to Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
England are already sweating on the health of Man Metropolis right-back Kyle Walker, who has undergone surgical procedure on a groin drawback.
In the meantime, Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is out for no less than two weeks.
James was enjoying another imperious performance on Tuesday night after a sensational start to the season for Chelsea.
He is a guaranteed starter for England at the World Cup after emerging as the Three Lions’ first-choice right-wing-back.
Asked whether this is a concern for Southgate, England legend Stuart Pearce told talkSPORT: “It certainly is. He’s in such a good vein of form. I was waxing lyrical about him in the first-half.
“His energy, his drive, his commitment. Let’s hope it’s nothing too serious.
“We noticed him jar his knee. The truth that he carried on, don’t be fooled by that.
“With knee ligaments, generally you may have fairly a critical damage and also you keep on with it by operating in straight traces.
“I actually hope it’s solely precautionary.”
