FIFA World Cup: Reece James Injury: Chelsea star Reece James is said to have been left out of England’s 26-man team for the FIFA World Cup. England manager Gareth Southgate is understood to have relied on this information from the star. Despite a knee injury last month, right-back James, 22, was determined to join Southgate’s team for Qatar. Follow FIFA World Cup 2022 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
FIFA World Cup: Gareth Southgate snubs Reece James’ World Cup hopes, confirms Chelsea star out of tournament – Check Out
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FIFA World Cup: Gareth Southgate snubs Reece James’ World Cup hopes, confirms Chelsea star out of tournament – Check Out
A good scan raised the defender’s hopes of returning for the knockout rounds, as James ran on grass for the first time since his operation at Chelsea’s Cobham headquarters. Southgate, on the other hand, called the Blues star to deliver the bad news in person, warning him he couldn’t afford to jeopardise his fitness. Southgate’s decision dashed all hopes, and it also implies that he may have to make a similar painful choice on Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips, despite Pep Guardiola indicating that they will be eligible for selection following injuries.
Reece James will miss the 2022 Qatar World Cup. pic.twitter.com/lhlwHwLfZC
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) November 9, 2022
Chelsea manager earlier Graham Potter confirmed that Blues medics have been in communication with England personnel on a regular basis, albeit he had not contacted Southgate personally.
Potter said: “Reece was outside having a jog. It is just about how he responds. We know he is pretty optimistic about it — but in this situation you need to be.”
FIFA World Cup: Gareth Southgate snubs Reece James’ World Cup hopes, confirms Chelsea star out of tournament – Check Out
In normal conditions, Chelsea full-back James would have had a good chance of playing England’s 2022 World Cup opener against Iran, but he is the furthest behind in his recuperation.
Walker and Phillips, on the other side, have declared their candidacy. After recuperating from shoulder surgery, the latter, who has only played 14 minutes this season, might make his League Cup debut against Chelsea on Wednesday night.
On Monday, November 21, England will begin off their World Cup 2022 campaign against Iran. The Three Lions, who reached the Euro 2020 final last summer, will then face the United States (November 25) and Wales (November 29).
FIFA World Cup: Gareth Southgate snubs Reece James’ World Cup hopes, confirms Chelsea star out of tournament – Check Out
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