Reece James has said that he ‘won’t give up’ after seemingly being ruled out of the World Cup through injury.
The Chelsea defender sustained an injury to his knee during the game. club’s Champions League clash with AC Milan at the San SiroAfter being forced to leave in the 62nd minutes of the match.
The 22-year-old didn’t look too happy as he limped off the pitch after landing awkwardly, but was later seen on his feet shaking hands at full time.
James has since been the subject of speculation regarding how bad his injury actually was, with manager Graham Potter saying: “We’re hoping he’ll be okay.
“It’s 24 to 48 hours too early to give you anything more than that.”
James also Posts on social media, writing: “Fingers crossed it’s not a bad one. Love for all the messages, I appreciate you all.”
According to a statement on Chelsea’s official website,The player will now be ruled off for eight weeks.
The statement said: “Following the knee injury sustained in our away match against AC Milan, Reece has received treatment from the Chelsea medical department and visited a specialist this weekend.
“After consultation between all parties, Reece will now undergo a rehabilitation programme and is expected to be out for eight weeks.”
As a result James will miss the chance to be a part of England’s World Cup squad in Qatar, with Gareth Southgate set to select his squad on October 21.
With the competition getting underway on November 20th and concluding on December 18, it means that the full-back will be hoping to be back in action for Chelsea’s festive schedule, but would need a small miracle to be fit enough to be selected in Gareth Southgate’s squad.
However James has since taken to social media, saying: “The race against time is on… But we won’t give up.”
