‎Reece James undergoes minor knee surgery

‎Chelsea have confirmed that Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery.

‎England international, James was injured in training and has missed Chelsea’s last two Premier League games, against Brentford and Bournemouth.

‎Chelsea did not state how long James might be out for as he recovers from the procedure.

‎A Chelsea statement on Friday read: “Captain Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery.

‎”The 26-year-old was absent from Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge while medical assessments took place following the injury suffered in training. Those assessments confirmed surgery would be the required course of action.

‎”Reece has already begun his road to recovery and will be supported by the club’s medical department at Cobham during this rehabilitation phase.

‎”Everyone at Chelsea wishes Reece a speedy recovery and will support him on his road to return.”

‎James has played six games for Chelsea this season but has now been absent since Sept. 12.

‎His latest injury also saw him miss out on Thomas Tuchel’s England squad which played in four Nations Leagues games during the international break.