Chelsea star Reece James left out of England squad with injury

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Published at :October 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Modified at :October 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM

The full-back picked up an injury against Liverpool.

Due to injury, Reece James has been left out of England’s team, and Nico O’Reilly of Manchester City has taken his place.

James played all ninety minutes of Chelsea’s thrilling 2-1 victory against Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday. The full back has made 14 appearances for the Blues in 2025–26, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

James dropped from the England squad with a fresh injury

In a statement, England acknowledged that the right-back was hurt in that PL game and would not be able to play in the October international break fixtures.

O’Reilly, who was first named in the Under-21 squad for the October international break, has been promoted to the senior team.

A squad update from St. George's Park, as Nico O'Reilly is added to our #ThreeLions squad, with Reece James withdrawing through injury.
— England (@England) October 6, 2025

Fans are undoubtedly concerned that James may be in for another extended period of time on the sidelines due to his well-documented injury history in recent years.

Due to an injury crisis that saw Benoît Badiashile and Josh Acheampong join Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana, and Levi Colwill on the treatment table, James played a genuinely amazing ninety minutes. In the 2-1 victory, he finished the game as centre back.

Sadly, it seems to have cost James, as the FA stated that a check by England physicians revealed he sustained an injury against the Reds.

Neither the type nor the extent of James’s ailment is mentioned. He posted a graphic image of a cut on his shin on Instagram during the Liverpool match, although it’s unclear if this has anything to do with his exclusion from the England squad.

🚨Reece James has dropped out of the England squad after sustaining an injury against Liverpool, according to the FA. He has been in excellent form so hopefully nothing major. He posted this picture on his Instagram account. pic.twitter.com/FcbRro4vw5
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) October 6, 2025

Despite having terrible luck with fitness issues in recent years, the 25-year-old has been gradually improving under Enzo Maresca.

James’s hamstring issues have been his main worry, and supporters are now anxiously expecting a firm update on his fitness.

James has two weeks to concentrate on his recuperation during the international break. Chelsea hope to have their skipper back in time for the October 18 trip to Nottingham Forest.

Which injury has James suffered?

It hasn’t been revealed what he has suffered. However the player posted a pic of cut on his shin.

For how long will he be out?

FA hasn’t mentioned the extent of his injury.

When did he suffer an injury?

He picked up the damage in a 2-1 win against Liverpool.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.