Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said he will be without Reece James for at least a “few weeks”.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Pochettino admitted that the defender’s injury setback is a “sad moment” for the club.
James, who is the Blues’ new captain, suffered a hamstring injury in training this week.
The Blues are already without Christopher Nkunku and Wesley Fofana, who have both suffered serious injuries.
When asked for an update on James’ fitness, Pochettino said: “It’s a sad moment because he’s our captain and he was so excited by that. He was full of energy.
“I think we’re going to assess him day-by-day. Hopefully he can come back soon and be stronger than he was.
“He will not be back in a few days. It will be a few weeks. It’s not a big issue but the most important thing is that we sort the problem and he can come back.”
Receive Alerts On:
Facebook: METRODAILYNG Twitter: @METRODAILYNG
REACH THE RIGHT PEOPLE AT THE RIGHT TIME WITH METRO DAILY NIGERIA. TRY AND ADVERTISE ANY KIND OF YOUR BUSINESS TO USERS ONLINE TODAY. KINDLY CONTACT US FOR YOUR ADVERTS OR PUBLICATIONS @ METRODAILYNG@GMAIL.COM or 08077778839. OR VISIT US AT OUR OFFICE AT
PLOT 273 REINSURANCE BUILDING
HERBERT MACAULAY WAY
2ND FLOOR, C WING, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
ABUJA – FCT.