Chelsea
full-back Reece James is recovering in hospital after having successful
surgery on Thursday.
The 19-year-old was stretchered off with an ankle ligament injury during
England's Toulon Tournament defeat to Chile last month, although he did not
specify that he had undergone ankle surgery.
James posted a picture of himself in a hospital bed on Thursday with the
caption: "I'm thankful surgery went well this evening. Minor setbacks for
major comebacks! See you all soon! Thanks for the support."
James's surgery comes just a week after he posted footage of himself on
social media running following his injury.
The right-back fell awkwardly during the first half of the match against
Chile and required oxygen as he left the pitch, with the game being held up
for eight minutes.
James is one of several young players who have been tipped to feature for
Chelsea's first team this season following the appointment of Frank Lampard
as head coach and the transfer ban imposed on the club.
He impressed on loan at Wigan last season, playing 45 times as he was named
in the Championship team of the season.
Fellow Chelsea academy graduates Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ruben Loftus-Cheek
are also currently recovering from surgery having suffered Achilles injuries
in recent months.
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