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

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.

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."

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.

After facing Barca this Sunday in the Champions League, Chelsea will lock horns against Crystal Palace in a WSL clash on April 23.