PHILADELPHIA (AP) Chelsea captain Reece James was faraway from the beginning lineup for Friday evening’s Membership World Cup quarterfinal match in opposition to Palmeiras on account of damage.

James was listed on FIFA’s squad record as injured on the bench. There was no speedy phrase on the extent of his damage. Midfielder Andrey Santos took James’ place within the Blues’ beginning lineup.

James performed in three of the 4 CWC matches for Chelsea earlier than Friday. The 25-year-old English proper again performed 81 minutes within the crew’s round-of-16 sport in opposition to Benfica on Saturday, scoring the primary purpose in a 4-1 win.

James has struggled with accidents all through his profession, having missed 21 video games for Chelsea with hamstring accidents within the 2024-25 season.

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