Reece James is not expected to return from his latest injury setback before the end of December following a scan on his hamstring with Chelsea ready to support him through another physical and mental battle.

Chelsea captain Reece James is not expected to return to action until 2025 following his latest injury setback, in what is a huge blow for both player and club.

Reece James is facing another spell on the sidelines for Chelsea and is not expected to return to first-team action until the New Year. James has endured torrid luck with injuries in recent seasons, managing just 654 minutes of football since being named Blues skipper 15 months ago.