Another blow for the skipper.
, have revealed a hamstring strain and Chelsea now face an anxious wait to discover the extent of the damage.
The 23-year-old was restricted to just 24 appearances last season and missed the World Cup after sustaining a knee injury during a Champions League win over Milan nearly 12 months ago.James was replaced by Malo Gusto for the closing stages against Liverpool and the summer signing from Lyon is likely to deputise against West Ham on Sunday as Pochettino aims to secure a first competitive win of his tenure.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have reluctantly agreed to sell Lewis Hall after receiving a £28million offer from Newcastle. The teenager made an eye-catching breakthrough last season and although the Blues had little intention of selling one of their brightest young talents at the start of the summer the bid, albeit from a Premier League rival, has been viewed as too good to turn down.
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