Reece James to miss World Cup as Chelsea announce knee injury

Chelsea has announced the absence of international star Reece James, who will definitely miss the England national team during FIFA World Cup Qatar2022, which is scheduled to start next November 20. Chelsea confirmed that right-back Reece James will be out for around eight weeks with a knee injury. The defender will likely miss the World Cup as a result of the injury, which will leave England struggling at right-back given Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker are also dealing with fitness issues. James went off during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Milan at San Siro last Tuesday and the initial signs were that he had not suffered serious damage. In an official statement, the London club confirmed that the player had undergone medical tests on the knee in the last hours, and is expected to be absent for 8 weeks.In a statement, Chelsea said: “Following the knee injury that James sustained in our away game against Milan, Reiss has received treatment from Chelsea’s medical department and visiteda specialist this weekend.” “After consultation between all parties, James will now undergo a rehabilitation program and is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks,” the statement added. This injury will make him stop participating in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with the England national team, which will be held next November. England will play in the World Cup finals in Group B, which includes Iran, the United States of America and Wales.
England's opening match of the World Cup against Iran in November21.