Potter gives latest update on James’ injury ahead of game vs Man Utd

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has given a new update regarding Reece James’ recovery from knee surgery.

Potter made this known during his pre-match statement ahead of their game against Man Utd on Saturday.

‘Reece is in a brace for four weeks, which is the first thing, to stabilise the knee and then it’s rehab, so that will take, like we said, about eight weeks. So that’s the latest.

‘You have to at least acknowledge the fact they’re human beings who want to be involved in that type of competition absolutely. The reality is that I haven’t got anything to say that will make it better for them, I think it’s worth me acknowledging that.

‘It’s one of those things where you just need to focus on the things you can control, focus on your rehab, go day to day. Things get better and then you just move forward.’