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Reece James sidelined with another hamstring injury

Reece James sidelined with another hamstring injury

Chelsea right-back Reece James will be unavailable for Saturday's fixture against Leicester City due to another hamstring injury sustained in training as confirmed by Blues manager Enzo Maresca, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old was unavailable for most of last season after undergoing hamstring surgery which was aimed at improving his reoccurring injury situation and was back on the pitch last month. However there is no cause for...

Chelsea boss Maresca excited to face former teammate Van Nistelrooy

Chelsea boss Maresca excited to face former teammate Van Nistelrooy

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is looking forward to meet with ex-teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester United, Afrosport reports. The Blues will face the Red Devils at Old Trafford where they are yet to record a win since 2013. Van Nistelrooy is currently the interim manager at United, with Ruben Amorim expected to take over fully this month. Maresca and...

Maresca calls on Sancho to work harder after recent drop from Chelsea lineup

Maresca calls on Sancho to work harder after recent drop from Chelsea lineup

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has called on Jadon Sancho to work harder after he was recently dropped from the Blues' starting lineup, Afrosport reports. The Manchester United loanee was an unused substitute in the Blues’ UEFA Conference League game against Panathinaikos and the Premier League clash with Newcastle United. It raised questions on the possibility of an issue with his form which has been impressive since...

Recce James: Chelsea captain set to return to training after lengthy injury layoff

Reece James: Chelsea captain available for selection ahead of Liverpool clash

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that captain Reece James is available for selection as the Blues prepare to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, Afrosport reports. James has not featured in any game this season since he picked up an hamstring injury during pre-season. The 24-year-old English right-back resumed training last week and Maresca stressed on the need to slowly integrate him back...

Palmer and Maresca scoop September Premier League award

Palmer and Maresca scoop September Premier League award

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer and manager Enzo Maresca have been awarded with the Premier League player and coach of the month for September, Afrosport reports. Palmer had a decent performance last month, scoring five goals with one assist in five appearances. Four of those goals came in the first half of a 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, becoming the first player in Premier League...