Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Reece James has picked up another injury, following his substitution during Chelsea’s loss to Everton on Sunday afternoon.

James was taken off and replaced with Levi Colwill in the first half, while the scoreline was still 0-0.

The Blues failed to make their superior possession count however, and were punished by the Toffees through two second-half goals from Doucoure and Dobbin.

After the match, Pochettino shared an update on his captain, who now appears set for another spell on the sidelines after missing seven games through injury earlier in the season.

“He felt something in his hamstring,” the Argentine told the BBC when asked about James after the game.

“It’s not so nice for him to suffer another injury. He is an important player.”

Pochettino also said in his post-match press conference: “For us [he] is an important player, one of the best footballers in the world.

“Really disappointed. This type of circumstances has to change because [Malo] Gusto is still recovering.

“The team was good even when Reece was out but [we are] disappointed in the end, when you believe you can build something with a player that should be really important for us.”