Chelsea have been handed a boost by the news that fullback Reece James did not break his ankle playing for England Under 20s last week.
The 19-year-old had to be stretchered after being injured in the first half of the match against Chile on Friday.
James had to be given oxygen, with many supporters concerned that he could be out for many months. It is now believed, though, that he only suffered damaged ligaments.
Supporters on Twitter are relieved to hear about the news:
Thank the Lord
— Mike (@MidfieIdRole) 8 June 2019
The Football gods have listened to our prayers finally.
— Santhosh (@S4ntho5h) 8 June 2019
Good to hear ?
— Jake? (@18jc_) 8 June 2019
Finally good news
— D. (@D____J0) 8 June 2019
— rancho blue (@robdogj) 8 June 2019
First good news since Europa win
— ??️ (@JodyMorrisSZN) 8 June 2019
@fazielgrimes blood pressure has lowered a bit
— Christopher (@Chris_Bigg) 8 June 2019
FINALLY A BREAK ??
— SB ?? (@SB200493) 8 June 2019
Welcoming news.
— Tom Andrews (@CarefreeTom_182) 8 June 2019
After a superb season out on loan at Wigan in the Championship, where he was named in the league’s team of the year, many have been hoping to see James in the first team next season.
Whether he’ll recover in time for preseason, it remains to be seen, but fears that he may miss the start of the new campaign for Chelsea have now been eased.
