Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inJamie BraidwoodFriday 16 October 2026 10:36 BSTReece James faces another spell on the sidelines (Getty)Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery following an injury sustained during a training session.The 26-year-old England international was absent from Chelsea's recent 5-1 Premier League victory against Bournemouth.James had started the club's opening four league fixtures of the season but has not featured since a 2-2 draw with Hull on 12 September.The defender has begun his rehabilitation at the club's Cobham training base supported by Chelsea's medical department.This latest spell on the sidelines follows previous injury issues for James, who suffered multiple hamstring strains last season.In fullChelsea captain Reece James faces another spell on sidelines after knee surgeryMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in