James solely performed the primary half in opposition to Belgium (The FA through Getty Photos)
is a doubt for ’s return fixture in opposition to Belgium within the after mentioned the ahead picked up a hamstring problem within the 5-0 win at Ashton Gate on Friday.
Wiegman confirmed that the Chelsea winger was withdrawn at half time as a precaution after feeling a “small second” in her hamstring, in what can be a fear for Sonia Bompastor forward of the Champions League semi-finals.
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James was concerned in England’s opening purpose at Ashton Gate and arrange Lucy Bronze’s deflected header with a clipped cross into the field.
However the 23-year-old was introduced off at half-time and changed by Chelsea team-mate Aggie Beever-Jones with England main 2-0 after Millie Vibrant doubled their benefit.
“We simply did not take any dangers and took her out immediately,” Wiegman advised reporters. “It is actually [soon] after the sport, so I actually do not know the way it’s now. It was, I feel, her hamstring.”
England journey to Belgium on Tuesday to play the reverse fixture of their Nations League double-header, however Chelsea even have vital video games on the horizon.
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The Blues play their FA Cup semi-final in opposition to Liverpool on Saturday 12 April earlier than Chelsea tackle Barcelona within the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on 20 April.
Alessia Russo was additionally seen holding an ice pack over her ankle following a problem from Belgium defender Isabelle Iliano. The Arsenal striker was eliminated later within the second half.
Chloe Kelly can even miss the second recreation in opposition to Belgium in Leuven on Tuesday after sitting out the primary Group A3 encounter.
Kelly has a foot harm, and Wiegman mentioned: “We anticipated it to not be too critical, however it’s a brief time till Tuesday, so we knew it could be tight.
“We assessed her once more and realised it could be too early. Hopefully, it won’t take too lengthy.”
