Xabi Alonso: Reece James could be sidelined until after Christmas
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What happened
Xabi Alonso said Reece James will not be hurried back from injury following knee surgery, with Chelsea set to be without their captain possibly until the new year. The 26-year-old was injured in training before last weekend’s 5-1 win at home to Bournemouth and has undergone successful surgery, described by the club as a “minor” operation.
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