Chelsea and England’s Reece James has the potential to be among the finest right-backs on the planet. But accidents have consistently hindered his profession.
Final season, the England worldwide made simply 5 appearances in all competitions for the Blues and has solely performed in 4 matches this season.
Though Enzo Maresca stated he’ll miss Saturday’s Premier League match in opposition to Leicester Metropolis, he doesn’t suppose he’s far-off from returning to motion.
“It’s a hamstring, muscular drawback. We are going to see, we don’t know for the way lengthy, for certain [we want him fit for longer]. In the intervening time it isn’t taking place however we hope it’ll occur quickly.
Maresca: BBC Sport
Since his final harm, James’s first look for the Blues was in opposition to Liverpool on 20 October, throughout which he may solely handle 53 minutes.
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His subsequent look got here in opposition to Newcastle United, the place he accomplished 90 minutes.
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Adopted by one other 90 minutes at Outdated Trafford.
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He was additionally not within the England squad for the Nations League video games in opposition to Finland and the Republic of Eire.
So the actual query is, how did he get injured once more?
Nicely, the reply, in response to Maresca, is throughout considered one of Chelsea’s coaching classes.
“It was two days in the past. He has to attempt to keep away from as a lot as he can however typically issues occur even if you wish to keep away from that. Hopefully he could be obtainable for the subsequent one however he’s not obtainable for this one.”
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With Thomas Tuchel now in command of The Three Lions, James ought to have much more motivation to type out his health points in order that he can reunite along with his former boss.
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James was on the peak of his powers when the German was at Stamford Bridge.
Nonetheless, he has solely 16 caps for the Dwelling Nation, so his health ranges are closely depending on whether or not he’ll function in any of the World Cup Qualifiers, Nations League video games, or Friendlies.
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Nonetheless, he faces stiff competitors for the right-back place from Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander-Arnorld, Tino Livramento, and Rico Lewis.
Nonetheless, with the World Cup a yr and a half away, there’s loads of time for him to make the 26-man squad if he can type out his health points.
Nonetheless, to make the ultimate squad, James wants to indicate that he can keep his health all through a sure interval of video games, together with subsequent season.
What does the longer term maintain for Chelsea’s Captain?
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