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Reports Point to Late-April Return for Reece James as Chelsea Manage Injury List

The projected timeline raises his chance to prove fitness for England before the World Cup.

Overview

  • Reece James is now expected to be back in late April or early May, according to multiple reports that cite his steady progress from a hamstring injury.
  • The upcoming match against Manchester City is set to come too soon for the Chelsea captain as he continues rehabilitation.
  • Jamie Gittens sustained a new hamstring problem in training and will undergo scans, Liam Rosenior said after the FA Cup quarter-final.
  • Trevoh Chalobah is recovering from a high ankle sprain on an estimated six-week timeline, with Rosenior describing his progress as really good.
  • Levi Colwill has returned to full training after a season-long layoff, though Rosenior says he still needs a few more weeks before he can play.