Lauren James set for spell on sidelines with ankle injury
Now the 23-year-old's club has confirmed she faces a spell on the sidelines, although they have not specified how long she is expected to be out.
An injury update on Lauren James. ℹ️
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A statement on the club's official website said: 'Chelsea can confirm Lauren James sustained an injury while on international duty with England at Euro 2025 and will be sidelined for a period of time.
'The Blues forward helped the Lionesses win the tournament – starting four matches, including the final against Spain, and scoring twice – but sustained an injury en route to England being crowned European champions.
'James is now back with Chelsea and will undergo a period of rehabilitation with the club.'
James played a key role for Chelsea last season, helping the club to win a domestic treble and reach the Champions League semi-finals, in the process earning herself a share of the Player of the Year trophy with international team-mate Alessia Russo at the Women's Football Awards.
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