Home / Football / Premier League News Chelsea: Reece James set to miss several weeks as Rosenior confirms hamstring injury It's a huge blow for the Blues. Written by Nicholas McGee Last Update: March 16, 2026 03:35:26 pm GMT 3 min read Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss several weeks after suffering a hamstring injury that Liam Rosenior believes could be serious. James signed a new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge last week, having enjoyed an excellent season in which he displayed his value both at right-back and as a midfielder.The England international has scored twice and provided six assists in all competitions for the Blues.However, he has career has consistently been hindered by injuries, and he now appears set to miss the majority of Chelseas run-in.Table of Contents1 Chelsea boss confirms huge blow2 Chelsea remaining fixturesChelsea boss confirms huge blowJames played the entire game as Chelsea followed up their 5-2 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 home defeat in the Premier League to Newcastle United.The 26-year-old did not train on Monday as Chelsea prepare to try to overturn the deficit in their last-16 tie with PSG and it was later reported that James is facing an extended absence.And, in his pre-match press conference, Liam Rosenior confirmed a huge blow to his side.Reece, hes felt something in his hamstring at the end of the Newcastle game, Rosenior said. We dont know the full extent of the injury, but he will be out for tomorrows game. It could be [serious]. With a hamstring injury, its never great. Hopefully we can get him scanned and find out the full extent.Chelsea remaining fixturesJames absence could hardly have come at a worse time for the Blues. In addition to trying to keep their European season alive, the Blues are still in the FA Cup and face a battle with Liverpool and Aston Villa for a place in next seasons Champions League.Chelsea are a point behind Liverpool in fifth and two behind fourth-placed Aston Villa.Chelsea remaining fixturesParis Saint-Germain (h) March 17Everton (a) March 21Port Value (h, FA Cup quarter-final) April 4Manchester City (h) April 12Manchester United (h) April 18Brighton (a) April 26Nottingham Forest (h) May 2Liverpool (a) May 9Tottenham (h) May 17Sunderland (a) May 24With three of their remaining eight league fixtures coming against sides in the top six, the Blues are at a point in the season where they can ill-afford to have their best players on the sideline. As such, James suffering an injury as Chelsea dropped more costly points could come to be seen as a significant turning point in their season. Topics: Chelsea F.C. Premier League Follow us: Nicholas McGee Nicholas is a freelance sports journalist with significant experience covering a wide variety of sports. He has previously worked for Stats Perform and was most recently employed as San Francisco 49ers beat writer for A to Z Sports. He regularly contributes to Gridiron magazine and has also had NFL work featured in The Times and The Mirror. Read more from Nicholas McGee
