James was forced off in Chelsea’s midweek Champions League win over Milan at San Siro with a knee injury.
And the Blues have now confirmed he will undergo a “rehabilitation programme” that will keep him sidelined for two months.
A statement on the club’s official website read: “Following the knee injury sustained in our away match against Milan, Reece has received treatment from the Chelsea medical department and visited a specialist this weekend.
“After consultation between all parties, Reece will now undergo a rehabilitation programme and is expected to be out for eight weeks.”
The news will come as a huge blow to England manager Gareth Southgate, particularly with fellow right-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kyle Walker also battling injuries.
Walker faces a race to be fit in time to make the squad after undergoing surgery for a groin issue, while Alexander-Arnold has struggled for form this season and is sidelined with an ankle problem.
England start their World Cup campaign against Iran on November 22.
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