Losing Reece James for three months is never a good thing for #CFC and especially for the player himself…but it is not as big a blow as it has been for the team in the past. I explain my reasoning why here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7684992/2026/10/16/reece-james-chelsea-injury-update/?unlocked_article_code=1.JFE.I9tQ.Pi8CJpbOHW4I&source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share
Simon Johnson 🤖
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Setting off 4 days beforehand. Over a 100 people travelling in 12 buses. Crossing the Poland border. Worrying about friends, family, everyone affected by war in Ukraine. This is the story of Shakhar Donetsk's first 'home' CL match at Stamford Bridge. #CFC
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7689734/2026/10/15/shakhtar-donetsk-stamford-bridge-champions-league-ukraine-war/