Overview
- Head coach Liam Rosenior said James felt his hamstring at the end of the Newcastle defeat, is unavailable against PSG, and will undergo scans to determine the extent.
- The Athletic reports a layoff of several weeks, while RMC Sport suggests it could stretch to two months; this is his 10th hamstring issue since December 2020.
- The setback comes days after the 26-year-old signed a new six-year contract and during his most active season since 2021–22 with 36 appearances under managed workloads.
- Chelsea’s right side is further strained with Malo Gusto ill and goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen being assessed for a groin problem, though winger Estevao has returned to training.
- James is expected to miss England’s March friendlies, and his World Cup readiness remains uncertain pending the scan results.