Update on Chelsea’s James injury

Mauricio Pochettino has given an update on Reece James’ injury after their defeat to Everton.

James, who started the match at Goodison Park had to be replaced in the 27th minute by Levi Colwill.

Pochettino, who spoke about James’ important role in the Blues squad said he doesn’t know how serious the injury is.

‘Reece felt something in his hamstring. For sure he’s injured, but we don’t know how serious it is,’ Pochettino said.

Speaking on why James’ injury was a blow, Pochettino said:

‘Of course for us he is an important player, one of the best full-backs in the world. It is really disappointing because after 15 or 20 minutes we were playing well and I think this type of circumstance makes us change, because of course Malo Gusto is recovering from his injury.

‘We hadn’t given away many chances and then you need to move things to make some changes. Even when Reece went off the team was pushing and playing well.

‘But we are disappointed because when you believe you can build something and a player like him who should be really important for us can’t help the team. We go back and assess again in the next few days what is going on with his hamstring.’