Chelsea captain Reece James undergoes minor knee surgery

Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone successful minor surgery on a knee injury sustained in training, the club announced on October 16. BBC News, the Daily Mail, and the Guardian all reported that the 26 year old right back was injured before Chelsea's 5-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth last weekend. [1][2][3][9]

The Daily Mail and the Guardian described the procedure as minor surgery, while BBC News added that James is now undergoing rehabilitation with Chelsea's medical staff. No official timeline has been provided for his recovery, according to BBC News and the Daily Mail. The Daily Mail noted that James did not travel on the team coach for the Bournemouth match, which had raised concerns regarding his physical condition. [1][2][3]

Reece Lewis James plays as a right back and midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team. BBC News reported that James has suffered multiple injuries over the past few seasons, which resulted in him missing several international tournaments. [1][9]

Chelsea face a series of key matches during the absence of their captain. BBC News reported that Chelsea next travel to Everton in the Premier League before hosting home fixtures against London rivals Tottenham and Manchester United, with a Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool taking place between those two matches. [1]