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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso on Reece James’ injury and his surgery this week which will keep him out for several weeks ahead of their Premier League game with Everton
Cobham, London, UK

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00:00A significant update on Rhys James this morning. What can you tell us about his injury?
00:05Yeah, we are all disappointed, especially for him. He wanted to have a good start after the
00:15international break, but in the last training he picked an injury. We wanted to be cautious
00:21and to wait to know the result of the tests. But now the surgery has been well,
00:29has been successful. Keep supporting him. He will be close to the team. He's a great influence,
00:34even when he's not available, and wish him the best recovery. We don't set timelines,
00:42but he will be out for several weeks. How long are you expecting him to be out for?
00:50We don't have the exact... It will be several weeks for sure. It's not going to be short. It's not
00:54going
00:55to be two or three weeks. Things are going to be longer and after we will see before Christmas.
01:00After Christmas time will tell, but things have to be done properly, that he feels right,
01:08and that that knee is in the best possible condition. It's a disappointment for everyone,
01:15for him, but we need to have a squad to do for that, to deal with the injuries.

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