# James out for minimum of five games – Bompastor

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/james-out-for-minimum-of-five-games-bompastor/
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:44:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T17:56:23+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crq5nnqn84zyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Lauren James has a hamstring injury and will miss at least five Chelsea matches.
- Her availability for England’s December play-offs is uncertain.
- Chelsea are top of the WSL, with Lexi Potter returning.

## Summary

Chelsea forward Lauren James is expected to miss at least five matches with a hamstring injury, leaving her availability for England’s World Cup qualifying play-offs in December uncertain. She was substituted in distress during Chelsea’s 6-0 win at Charlton, and manager Sonia Bompastor said James would be out until the end of the current block of fixtures.

The absence includes Saturday’s match against Everton and next weekend’s game against reigning champions Manchester City. Chelsea are top of the Women’s Super League and have won with and without James this season; midfielder Lexi Potter is available again after missing the Charlton match. Bompastor said the team can find different scorers while James is out.

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