Chelsea and England right-back Reece James is on the sideline against after he suffered a hamstring injury in training. The information was made known by the club’s manager Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea Skipper Reece James Suffers Hamstring Injury
The 24-year-old missed much of last season due to injury and it was a hamstring injury. The Chelsea captain underwent a surgery, which was designed to help him overcome a series of injuries, and he only returned last month.
Chelsea head coach Maresca played down concerns about a long-term lay-off but confirmed Reece James will miss Saturday’s game against Leicester. The manager said: “We have just one injured player and that’s Reece [James] who unfortunately felt something small in training two days ago and we don’t want to take a risk for the weekend.”
He also said: “It’s a hamstring, muscular problem. We will see, we don’t know for how long, for sure [we want him fit for longer]. At the moment it is not happening but we hope it will happen soon.”
“He is out this weekend but hopefully he can be back soon. It’s probably difficult that he can be available for the Conference League [next Thursday], but hopefully soon.”
Chelsea still stands a better chance to win the game even though they will away. The likes of Wesley Fofona, Colwill, Cole Palmer, Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia are all back and fit for the game.
The only concerns they have is Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez who will only train once with full team as they returned late from international duty.
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