{
  "id": 15168830,
  "title": "Chelsea’s James out for three months after knee surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/chelseas-james-out-for-three-months-after-knee-surgery",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-17T09:20:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/chelseas-james-out-for-three-months-after-knee-surgery/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea captain Reece James will be absent from the team for three months following knee surgery. The 26-year-old defender suffered the injury during training before Chelsea's 5-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend. James is currently undergoing rehabilitation with Chelsea's medical staff and there is no specific timeline for his return. The club will face Everton in the Premier League, followed by games against Tottenham, Manchester United, and Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. James has had several injuries over the past few seasons, leading to his absence from multiple international tournaments with England since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Last season, his injury record improved, allowing him to play a crucial role in England's World Cup campaign where they reached the semi-finals and won the bronze medal match. James had previously withdrawn from England duty during the most recent international break. England's next international match is scheduled for November, with a game against Croatia at Wembley Stadium. Manager Xabi Alonso, who has converted James into a full-time midfielder, does not expect him to return before January but remains hopeful for a sooner return. Alonso emphasized that the decision to keep James out of the team for an extended period was made to ensure proper recovery and optimal condition. He also announced that defender Levi Colwill will wear the armband for the remaining Premier League matches due to James' absence. Alonso expressed that the team is in a good position as there are multiple players capable of taking on the role of captain.",
  "summary": "Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery. The defender, 26, was injured in training before Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend, and the decision was taken for him to have surgery. James is now undergoing rehabilitation with Chelsea’s medical staff, with no time-frame given for […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}