Report: FA unhappy with Chelsea

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According to reports, the Football Association is unhappy with Chelsea following the club’s poor handling of Reece James injury.

James got injured in the Champions League clash against AC Milan and has been ruled out for 8 weeks.

This means that James may not be fit for the start of England’s World Cup campaign in Qatar, which kicks off against Iran on November 21.

According to MailOnline, the FA questioned Chelsea’s decision to allow James to remain in Milan the day after the game, rather than send him straightaway to London.

The report adds that James’ injury situation worsened overnight before a decision was made for him to return to England on Wednesday evening.

On his return back into the country, James flew back to London via easyJet without his knee in a brace but he was given extra leg room on the flight.

The FA believe James condition would have been largely averted if the right decisions were taken.

Chelsea have released a statement thus: “Following the knee injury sustained in our away match against AC Milan, Reece has received treatment from the Chelsea medical department and visited a specialist this weekend.

“After consultation between all parties, Reece will now undergo a rehabilitation programme and is expected to be out for eight weeks.”