Thomas Tuchel confirms Reece James injury ahead of Brentford match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has announced that Reece James will miss the match against Brentford due to injury. This news heightens concerns for a squad already dealing with midfield shortages, as both Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are injured. With only two senior central midfielders available, Chelsea faces a challenging situation leading into the game. The extent of James' injury remains uncertain, but Tuchel hopes for a quick recovery, allowing him to rest before upcoming fixtures.
- •Reece James ruled out of the match against Brentford due to injury.
- •Chelsea has only two fit senior midfielders available.
- •Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are also sidelined with injuries.
- •Tuchel remains optimistic about James' recovery timeline.
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