Chelsea have confirmed they may start their Ladies’s Tremendous League title defence with out Lauren James as a result of damage.
James, who starred for the Blues as they gained the WSL title in Sonia Bompastor’s first season in cost, sustained an damage whereas on worldwide obligation with England this summer season.
The 23-year-old performed a starring position for the Lionesses throughout their European Championships triumph, starring in 4 of the six video games, together with their win within the remaining over Spain.
James scored twice on the event, however was compelled off at half-time throughout each their semi-final win over Italy and within the showpiece match as a result of a niggling concern.
The winger endured an injury-hit season for the Blues in 2024-25, taking part in simply 9 matches within the WSL, however nonetheless managed to register three targets and one help.
She suffered a hamstring damage whereas taking part in for England in opposition to Belgium in April, and in addition spent an prolonged interval on the sidelines with a lower-leg downside.
An damage replace on Lauren James.
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Chelsea confirmed that James will “endure a interval of rehabilitation” with the membership, and might be sidelined for a “time period.”
Bompastor’s aspect claimed their sixth consecutive WSL title final season as a part of their treble, topping the league with two video games to spare and securing a report factors complete.
They start their marketing campaign on September 5 with a mouth-watering conflict in opposition to Manchester Metropolis at Stamford Bridge.
