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Why Chelsea have delayed surgery decision to rectify incessant Reece James hamstring injuries - explained

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The Blues captain was expected to make a decision regarding <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-facing-big-decision-over-reece-james-surgery-fix-hamstring-injury-problems-captain-sidelined-again/bltffc2633181e8a082" target="_blank">a possible operation</a> on Monday but has decided to delay the call. Instead, he was sent for further assessments on the injury on Wednesday as Chelsea look to find out more about his condition before coming up with a recovery plan, the <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/reece-james-injury-chelsea-fc-surgery-b1128290.html#Echobox=1703086528" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a> reports.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The 24-year-old has been plagued by injury for large spells of his career, particularly since early 2022. He pulled up in Chelsea's first game of the season and returned to action in mid-November, but he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-reece-james-injury-hamstring-everton-premier-league/blt8eadd667ebd39402" target="_blank">damaged his hamstring again</a> in the 2-0 loss at Everton earlier this month.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

James has been on a special training programme since his return in November as the Blues looked to prevent him from suffering further fitness concerns until he was dealt another recent blow. The issue with his hamstring is believed to affect both legs and have increased the likelihood of suffering other injuries, too. He is expected to be sidelined until March following his latest setback.

DID YOU KNOW?

The right-back and Chelsea will soon make a decision on whether or not he needs an operation to resolve the issue. He will hope to be back in action soon to give him a chance of making England's squad for Euro 2024 in Gemany next year.

WHAT NEXT FOR JAMES?

Why Chelsea have delayed surgery decision to rectify incessant Reece James hamstring injuries - explained | Goal.com English Saudi Arabia

Chelsea are yet to make a decision on whether injured captain Reece James will undergo surgery to help fix his recurring hamstring problems.