Lauren James out for at least five Chelsea matches — SkimNews
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- Lauren James came off in distress in the 35th minute of Chelsea’s 6-0 win over Charlton Athletic, and a scan identified a hamstring injury.
- Sonia Bompastor said James would miss at least Chelsea’s next five matches, including Everton’s visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday and champions Manchester City next weekend.
- Sonia Bompastor cast doubt on James’s availability for England’s World Cup qualifying play-off against Ukraine in December.
- Chelsea are top of the WSL table and have won matches both with and without James this season.
- Lexi Potter was back after missing Chelsea’s trip to Charlton; she made her England debut last month.
- Chelsea scored through multiple players against Charlton, with every player on the pitch having a shot on goal, Bompastor said.
Why it matters: James’s absence from at least five Chelsea matches includes Everton and champions Manchester City, but the club is top of the WSL table and has won with and without her this season. Bompastor’s 6-0 Charlton win featured multiple scorers and a shot from every player on the pitch, showing the scoring base available without her.
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