Chelsea have confirmed that Lauren James will miss their Women's Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona with a hamstring injury.
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- James ruled out of Barcelona clash
- Injured her hamstring with Lionesses
- Blues face Barca in Women's Champions League on Sunday
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WHAT HAPPENED?
James picked up a hamstring injury in the first half of England's 5-0 Nations League win over Belgium this month. The 23-year-old is now set for more time on the sidelines as the club confirmed that she is still on the treatment table.
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WHAT CHELSEA SAID
The official statement from the Women's Super League champions read: "Chelsea can confirm forward Lauren James has sustained a hamstring injury and will be out for a period of time. The 23-year-old was substituted at half-time during the Lionesses' 5-0 win over Belgium and returned to the club to begin rehabilitation which she will continue with the support of our medical team."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
After winning the Women's League Cup last month, Sonia Bompastor's side are now aiming to achieve a quadruple. In the WSL, with four matches to go, the west Londoners are three points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand.
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WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?
After facing Barca this Sunday in the Champions League, Chelsea will lock horns against Crystal Palace in a WSL clash on April 23.
