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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

Thomas Tuchel confirms Reece James injury ahead of Brentford match

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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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