The Blues released an official statement on its website less than 24 hours after the Englishman was substituted in the Premier League game against Bournemouth. According to the statement, James will be out of action for at least a month, he should be fit when Chelsea play Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League.
The defender missed out on the World Cup after he picked up an injury in the Champions League game against AC Milan. Chelsea supporters have called out the medical team of the club following the injuries to at least half of its first-team players.