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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...

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...

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

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

Chelsea captain Reece James is set to return to full team training in the coming week after a lengthy layoff due to injury, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old right-back has been unavailable for selection for the Blues this season since he suffered a recurring hamstring injury in a pre-season against Real Madrid back in July. In James' absence, Malo Gusto has stepped in at right-back, playing five...

Nkunku set for long-awaited Chelsea debut

Nkunku set for long-awaited Chelsea debut

Christopher Nkunku is set to make his long-awaited Chelsea debut after manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed he will be in the Premier League squad to face Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Franco-Congolese forward, who joined from RB Leipzig in the summer, has been out of action since pre-season when he suffered a knee injury. His absence has been felt with Chelsea showing inconsistent form...

Done Deal: Chelsea sign Lyon defender Gusto

Done Deal: Chelsea sign Lyon defender Gusto

Chelsea have announced the signing of French right-back Malo Gusto from Ligue 1 club Lyon in a deal worth  €35 million, including €5 million in bonuses. The 19-year-old signed a seven-and-a-half-year contract that will see him remain with the Blues until the summer of 2030 but he will spend the rest of the ongoing season on loan with Lyon. Gusto is a vital part of the...