Chelsea captain Reece James undergoes minor knee surgery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Reece James, captain of Chelsea, has had knee surgery, described as minor, after injuring himself during training. Chelsea did not specify the injury's details or the recovery timeline for the 26-year-old England defender. James has previously faced knee and hamstring injuries, impacting his participation in part of the 2026 World Cup. The club is providing support for his rehabilitation at Cobham as they prepare to face Everton on Saturday.
- •Reece James had knee surgery after a training session injury.
- •Chelsea classifies the procedure as minor but did not elaborate.
- •James is recovering with support from Chelsea’s medical staff.
- •He previously missed part of the 2026 World Cup due to injury.
- •Chelsea is set to play Everton on Saturday.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea Fans Get Slightly Positive Reece James Injury Update
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea captain Reece James undergoes knee surgery
"Captain Reece James was absent for the last Chelsea match, a stunning 5-1 win over Bournemouth following the international break. The right-back did not go on England duty for the four-match window and his absence from the Blues squad was causing some questions over how bad his injury might be with the club remaining cagey …
"LONDON (AP) — Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone knee surgery, the Premier League club said Friday. Chelsea described the procedure as minor, but did not confirm the precise nature of the injury, which was sustained during a training session.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 9:35 AMChelsea Fans Get Slightly Positive Reece James Injury Update
Captain Reece James was absent for the last Chelsea match, a stunning 5-1 win over Bournemouth following the international break. The right-back did not go on England duty for the four-match window and his absence from the Blues squad was causing some questions over how bad his injury might be with the club remaining cagey …
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 9:17 AMChelsea captain Reece James undergoes knee surgery
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone knee surgery, the Premier League club said Friday. Chelsea described the procedure as minor, but did not confirm the precise nature of the injury, which was sustained during a training session.
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