Chelsea player Reece James says he received “significantly more hate and negativity” following his second stint on the sidelines, as he updates fans on his recovery from hamstring surgery from the hospital.

Following Thursday’s hamstring surgery, Reece James informed his fans of his ιnjury status.

The English fullback, who plays for Chelsea, reportedly traveled to Finland for surgery on his nagging hamstring problem.

James has had multiple evaluations since taking a blоw to his ιnjury in Everton’s 2-0 loss earlier this month.

Given the gravity of the surgery, he has been reluctant to go quickly with the procedure.

But the fullback did get the operation, and he sent a message to his fans not long after.

“The footballing world knew I got injured but the procedure I would go down this time took slightly longer to figure out the best solution,” James wrote on Instagram after his game.

“The physical and mentаl healing process has begun after my surgery to address my persistent hamstring problem.”There has been a lot of love and support for me since my ιnjury, but a lot more hate and nastiness. Trust me, I’d rather not be hurt; playing football brings me the most joy in the world.

It means a lot to have supportive friends and family that are there for me through the good times and the bad. Take care, Reece.

He may yet be able to participate in England’s Euro 2024 campaign, though, if his recuperation goes according to plan.

Having said that, James’ availability for the March friendly against Belgium and Brazil seems doubtful.

As far as Gareth Southgate is concerned, those two games at Wembley are the last ones before the European Championships.Concerns over the procedure’s necessity have pushed back the decision to proceed with the operation, as we reported on Wednesday.

On Monday, a final decision regarding James’s surgical procedure was supposed to be announced, but that was postponed.

Given James’s history of hamstring issues, it is believed that he would do better with surgery to alleviate the chronic pаin.

Given the defender’s past struggles with his hamstring, it is anticipated that his recovery would be challenging.