Lauren James dealt huge injury blow! Chelsea confirm star player is set to miss Women's Champions League semi-final with Barcelona due to hamstring issue

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."

• 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.

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