https://theathletic.com/news/chelsea-reece-james-injury-latest/OZDjI2h8VbcS Exclusive: Chelsea boost as Reece James will only undergo surgery as last resort 2020年12月21日Updated 上午2:34 [GMT+8] Chelsea have been handed a boost after a scan on Reece James's knee showed he will only need surgery as a last resort, Simon Johnson can reveal. https://i.imgur.com/uGpMX3K.jpg The Athletic understands that James will miss the game against West Ham on Monday night, having started 11 of Chelsea's 13 Premier League games this season. But head coach Frank Lampard will view it as a positive that James is now not likely to require an operation. == What is the latest on the injury? == The Athletic has been told that James got the results back on the scan on Sunday morning. Chelsea are now planning to rest him for a few games as a result, rather than James going under the knife. James has been dealing with an issue in his knee in recent matches. The initial diagnosis was very minor so the England international was deemed fit enough to play on and was notably Chelsea's best player at Everton last week, albeit in a 1-0 defeat. He was less effective, however, during the 2-1 loss at Wolves on Tuesday night and looked in a bit of discomfort following a strong challenge from Daniel Podence. The level of discomfort has increased over the last few days so the decision was made to investigate further. The Athletic understands James felt greater pain and fluid in his knee during training on Saturday, which led to the decision to undergo a scan. == Who will play in his place on Monday? == Cesar Azpilicueta is going to start at right-back on Monday night when Chelsea face West Ham. He is also set to start against Arsenal on Boxing Day. The Spaniard is not as strong going forward and has not been as impressive as James on the 11 occasions Lampard has selected him in all competitions this season. == How much of a blow is this for Frank Lampard? == It is an improvement on the situation on Saturday, when there were fears he could require surgery. But it is clearly still not ideal. He has become one of Chelsea's most important players this season. The 21-year-old has one goal and two assists to his name in the Premier League this season and been a constant threat with his crossing from the right flank. Hakim Ziyech hasn't featured since suffering a hamstring injury against Leeds and The Athletic understands the West Ham game is expected to come too soon for him to feature. Ziyech joined in training with the main group for the first time on Friday, but the fixture at Arsenal on Boxing Day is looking more likely for him to make a comeback. There is far more confidence, however, over Callum Hudson-Odoi, who has also been missing since injuring a hamstring in training a fortnight ago. The England winger also joined in Friday's training session and is further advanced in his return to full fitness. Given the busy festive schedule, however, he will probably not be risked from the start. (Photo: James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images) -- When it comes to a crisis, still keep on running. You believe in power. It's mental power. --

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