Recee James Injury: England vs Ukraine: Euro Qualifiers: Chelsea defender Reece James has withdrawn from England’s squad for Sunday’s Euro 2024 Qualifier against Ukraine at home. The right-back has returned to Chelsea for ‘an ongoing issue’ . He will not play at Wembley, adding his name to a long list of injuries at Stamford Bridge. James, who has 16 England caps, came on in the final stages of England’s 2-1 win over Italy on Thursday. Gareth Southgate has no intention of calling up a replacement for James. Follow Premier League and UEFA Euro Qualifiers 2023-24 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
Recee James Injury: Reece James DROPS out of England Squad ahead of Ukraine game, RETURN to Chelsea to assess ‘an ongoing issue’ – Check Out
According to the Football Association, James’ withdrawal is due to an “assessment of an ongoing issue” and he will not play in England’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley. He came on in the final seconds of Thursday’s 2-1 victory over Italy. England has no intention of calling up a replacement for James.
Reece James has returned to Chelsea “for assessment on an ongoing issue”, minor hamstring injury. 🔵🚨 #CFC
Chelsea medical staff will check the situation too. pic.twitter.com/uGwdlqYxIn
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 25, 2023
‘Reece James has withdrawn from the England squad and will not feature against Ukraine on Sunday. ‘ said the FA.
‘The full-back has returned to Chelsea for assessment on an ongoing issue.’
‘No replacements are planned as Gareth Southgate’s squad, including the suspended Luke Shaw, continue their preparations at Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground.’
Recee James Injury: Reece James DROPS out of England Squad ahead of Ukraine game, RETURN to Chelsea to assess ‘an ongoing issue’ – Check Out
James missed the World Cup in Qatar due to a knee injury, and the 23-year-old returned to Chelsea action in February after suffering another setback in December. Gareth Southgate has decided not to call up a replacement, with Kieran Trippier or Kyle Walker likely to start against Ukraine.
So far this season, James has made only 12 Premier League appearances due to a knee injury, as well as a hamstring problem. James missed the World Cup in Qatar due to the aforementioned knee injury, and he has already been ruled out of 18 games for the Blues in 2022-23.
The news about James will worry Chelsea manager Graham Potter, whose team plays Aston Villa at home on April 1. Because of James’ absence, England manager Gareth Southgate will be without another player for the game against Ukraine.
Recee James Injury: Reece James DROPS out of England Squad ahead of Ukraine game, RETURN to Chelsea to assess ‘an ongoing issue’ – Check Out
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