Chelsea's James could miss weeks with injury as Neto escapes ban

Reece James signed a new contract until 2032 on Friday Chelsea defender Reece James could be out for weeks with a hamstring injury, says head coach Liam Rosenior. The Chelsea captain will miss his side's Champions League home match against Paris St‑Germain, following their 5-2 first‑leg defeat in France. An exact time frame was not given, but when asked whether it could be that James misses a number weeks, Rosenior replied "it could be". The 26‑year‑old may miss the upcoming England internationals later this month, with Thomas Tuchel's squad to be announced on Friday. He sustained the injury in Saturday's 1-0 Premier League defeat by Newcastle . "With a hamstring injury, it is never great and for Reece we can hopefully get him scanned, find out the full extent and then we will know more because we know how important he is and what a leader he is in the group," added Rosenior. "He felt something in his hamstring at the end of the game against Newcastle . It's really frustrating and a disappointing one for us. We don't know the full extent for us but it rules him out for tomorrow." James has largely enjoyed an injury‑free season until now after being carefully managed by Chelsea following several disrupted campaigns in recent years. On Friday, he signed a new six‑year contract to keep him at the club until 2032. Chelsea are also without winger Jamie Gittens, goakeeper Filip Jorgensen and defender Levi Colwill but Brazil forward Estevao Willian returned to training and is in contention having not featured since early February. Right-back Malo Gusto missed training through illness but could still be available on Tuesday, while winger Pedro Neto is eligible to play after receiving just a warning from Uefa for pushing a ball boy in the closing moments of last week's defeat at the Parc des Princes. Rosenior added: "There was no real bad intention, it was just a will to get on with the game so I think Uefa made the right decision." Chelsea fined over secret payments worth £47m Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Ask about Chelsea - what do you want to know? How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments Gavaskar criticises Sunrisers' Abrar signing 'I don't miss it' - Livingstone criticises England Oscar-winning Storyville about a Russian teacher's quiet defiance Follow Greg’s 1,000km endurance tandem cycle for Red Nose Day Your weekly dose of fringe‑powered joy Kick off the week with the latest Premier League review How Chelsea signed a star team with hidden payments 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Video Who makes BBC pundits' Six Nations team of the tournament? Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Six talking points from final round of Six Nations Norrie replaces Draper as British number one - but for how long? Spurs answer Tudor's call with show of fight in the face of crisis 'Best racing ever' or 'a joke'? The row over the new F1 Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion. Video Aberg & Fitzpatrick falter as Young becomes Players champion Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? A finale worthy of the greatest Six Nations in history Why GB are 'positive' despite just one medal at Winter Paralympics What next for Dowman - how do you look after a precious talent? Should the Winter Paralympics be moved? Gordon hits back at 'complete nonsense' from Rooney and Shearer Brentford, the World Cup and an itch to return to Gaelic football Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.