Injuries

Illustrated cover of a Chelsea captain in blue kit beginning knee rehabilitation at the training ground

Reece James injury update: Chelsea captain out for months after knee surgery

Chelsea have confirmed Reece James underwent successful minor knee surgery. Sky Sports expects the captain to miss around three months, while Xabi Alonso refuses to set a return date.

17 October 2026

Illustrated cover of a Real Madrid forward in white training kit returning to group training after a knee injury

Injuries

Mbappé injury update: Real Madrid star back in group training after knee scare

Kylian Mbappé has rejoined Real Madrid group training at Valdebebas after the left knee injury he suffered scoring France's winner against Turkey, with El Clásico on the horizon.

17 October 2026