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FIFA World Cup: Chelsea has suffered a significant injury setback , with the confirmation that defender and captain Reece James sustained a hamstring injury during their Premier League defeat to Everton on Sunday.

The right-back, returning to action for the first time since November 25, was forced to leave the pitch after just 26 minutes in the 2-0 defeat, reports Xinhua.

"Scan results have confirmed a hamstring injury," the Chelsea website reported, noting that James will commence his rehabilitation.