Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger have now posted their reactions on social media to the news that Reece James is set for an extended period on the sidelines.
They responded to the club captain’s Instagram post, suggesting they are sending their best wishes following the tough news he has just suffered.
James was forced off with an injury in the first half of his last Premier League game against Everton, with many fearing the worst for what was to come in the coming days.
It was soon claimed that he had suffered a hamstring problem, with it not being the first time in his career this has been a real concern.
Yesterday, a club statement emerged stating that he was entering the rehabilitation stage, with it later being claimed that he could be out for as long as three months.
The 24-year-old took to social media to share just how devastated he was that he was set for another long period of time on the sidelines.
Bellingham and Rudiger react to James
A host of players both with and not with Chelsea were quick to respond, with Bellingham and former teammate Rudiger leading the praise and supportive messages for the defender.
Chelsea were briefly linked with the signing of Bellingham over the summer, when one of the biggest transfer sagas in recent history was going on.
Despite interest from owner Todd Boehly, the Englishman ended up joining Real Madrid, where he has quickly established himself as one of the best players in the world.
Chelsea fans may well not have long to wait though before they have your own youngster reaching those levels at Stamford Bridge.
Kendry Paez has already been tipped to reach the heights of Bellingham, with one journalist saying he could actually be better than him when he fulfils his potential.
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