‘It’s a blow’, Lampard reveals Reece James, Mount out for rest of season

Frank Lampard has announced that Reece James will not feature in any further games for Chelsea this season due to a hamstring injury picked up during their game against Real Madrid.

Although the 21-year-old completed the match, the extent of the damage was revealed following a scan. James’ performances for the club, whether playing as a right-back in a back four or as a wing-back in a three, have been one of the bright spots in an otherwise disappointing campaign for Chelsea. However, his struggle with fitness meant he was only able to start 16 games in the Premier League this season.

Additionally, Lampard revealed that Mason Mount, who has been the subject of transfer rumors, is set to undergo surgery for a long-standing pelvic issue and is unlikely to feature in any of the remaining games. His future at the club is also uncertain as there is no new contract in place.

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“It’s a blow for all of us because they’re big players,” said Lampard.

“Reece has a hamstring injury he picked up in the Madrid game, he got through the game but we scanned it in the following days.

“Mason has been carrying this pelvic injury for quite a while, it definitely predates myself. Medical staff have been trying, but we’ve got to a stage where he will have minor surgery.

“It’ll probably be a four-week recovery and we all know where that gets us to.”