Chelsea confirm Reece James undergoes knee surgery

Chelsea have announced that captain Reece James has undergone successful knee surgery after suffering an injury during training, in another blow for the London side.

The club has announced in an official statement that the player's medical examinations confirmed the need for surgery after he was injured during training, which led to his absence from the recent match against AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Chelsea have confirmed the success of the surgery, stating that the player has already begun his recovery journey and will receive support and monitoring from the club's medical team during the rehabilitation phase at the Cobham training center.

The club has not yet specified a date for Reece James' return to the pitch, as they await developments regarding his condition in the coming period, with anticipation surrounding the captain's availability for upcoming matches.