Reece James to undergo injury on hamstring in Finland

Reece James is set to undergo a surgery on his hamstring, which is causing him a constant issue and the defender could skip the next 4 months, reports say.

🚨🔵 Chelsea captain Reece James set to undergo hamstring surgery in Finland — decision has been made with player and club staff involved.

He’s expected to be back in April, set to miss more than three months this season, as @SamiMokbel81_DM reported. pic.twitter.com/ulw5J5qXTl

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 21, 2023

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The Chelsea’s captain limped off during their latest Premier League setback – a 2-0 loss to Everton – and has had a numerous assessments since then.

The 24-year-old has finally decided to undergo the procedure in order to heal the problem, which has plagued all of his career.

Given the timetable of his recovery, James could still make it for the English international team at 2024 Euros, but March friendlies against Brazil and Belgium seem unlikely.

The Blues contemplated for a long time before deciding whether James should go under the knife, but they seem to have settled the matter.