Chelsea Star Reece James To Miss The Rest Of The Season

Chelsea interim boss Frank Lampard says Reece James will miss the rest of the season and Mason Mount is “unlikely” to feature in the final seven games.

James has been ruled out after a scan on a hamstring problem, while Mount has a pelvic injury.

“Reece James will be unavailable for the rest of the season, Mason Mount the same,” said Lampard.

Chelsea are in advanced talks with former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino to take charge.

“Reece had a hamstring injury in the midweek game,” added Lampard. “He got through it but then had a scan and he’s out.

“Mason has been carrying a pelvic injury for a while. It predates myself and he has been trying typically but he will have minor surgery, then a four-week recovery.

“He [Mount] might make the last match but that’s unlikely, which is obviously disappointing for us.”