Reece James has suffered multiple injury setbacks in the last few years. The defender has yet to play a minute this season. The defender is reportedly still suffering with health issues and expects a longer recuperation time, according to The Sun. The Chelsea captain is expected to miss more games this season after missing six already. The coach took him off the field in the 70th minute of the US tour’s last game against Real Madrid.
The right-back experienced hamstring pain during a Cobham training session. He had previously committed to sitting out the first three games of the season due to suspension, but it now seems he would need more time. Chelsea’s plans for Reece James’ injured comeback are subject to change.
Delaying in Chelsea star’s return after fresh injury concern emerge
James is eager to get back to full first-team training, but Enzo Maresca and his coaching staff have talked about delaying the full-back until they are positive, he can compete, according to a recent GiveMeSport story. The Sun claims that the defender’s hamstring injury “has not healed as well as expected,” which is likely to spark rumors. Chelsea will adopt a more cautious strategy because they don’t want to rush the 24-year-old back too soon.
Enzo Maresca and his coaching staff have talked about holding back James until they’re positive he can compete, even though the full-back is eager to get back to full first-team training. James, who has sustained 19 different injuries since making his professional debut in 2019, has been linked to the Blues in relation to players such as Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer Leverkusen and Jule Kounde of Barcelona.
