Select theme:

Search

Newsletter image

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Join 10k+ people to get notified about new posts, news and tips.

Do not worry we don't spam!

GDPR Compliance

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.

  • Home
  • Football
  • England World Cup boost as Chelsea star Reece James is ‘ahead of schedule’ in recovery from knee injury

England World Cup boost as Chelsea star Reece James is ‘ahead of schedule’ in recovery from knee injury

Published on November 05, 2022 at 02:56 AM

ENGLAND defender Reece James is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from injury – so much so that he may make it to the World Cup.

The suffering knee ligament damage last month.

Reece James suffered knee ligament damage last monthBut the England international is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery and confident of being fitJames is refusing to give up hope of making it on the plane to QatarJames, 22, has left no stone unturned in his rebab in a desperate bid to be included in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad.

And according to the London Evening Standard, the defender is “optimistic”; about being on the plane to Qatar.

They claim James has been stepping up his rehab in Dubai and has made better progress than first anticipated.

The Blues ace is reportedly even willing to miss the start of the tournament in order to feature in some capacity.

Chelsea and James have been in regular contact with the FA and Southgate over his recovery from injury, which he sustained in the west Londoners’ 2-0 Champions League win over AC Milan.

Southgate – who guided the Three Lions to the semi-finals at Russia 2018 – is set to announce his 26-man squad next Thursday.

Despite being forecast to be out until mid-December, James has remained optimistic about his chances of playing in his second major tournament.

He told SunSport: “I need to keep working hard over the next few weeks and see where I am on call-up day.

FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

“I will try and not rule myself out. It is still slow and in the early stages.

“I have been in rehab for two weeks, so I am still taking it day by day.

“The Chelsea medical staff have not given me a percentage of my chance of being back for the World Cup.

“It is down to how I feel closer to the time and how stable it is.”;

  • Share:
Flying Eze

Flying Eze

Troy Deeney: Injuries are part of the game. Players won’t be going easy before World Cup – in the Prem that’s impossible
Prev Article

Troy Deeney: Injuries are part of the game. Players won’t be going easy before World Cup – in the Prem that’s impossible

Next Article

Gareth Bale WILL be fit for World Cup despite US injury nightmare with Wales captain to be benched by LAFC for MLS final

Gareth Bale WILL be fit for World Cup despite US injury nightmare with Wales captain to be benched by LAFC for MLS final

Related to this topic:

Comments (0):

Be the first to write a comment.

Post Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *