Reece James
CHEEngland
Right
Dec 8, 1999
26
5'11"
181 lb
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Could start against Liverpool
James (hamstring) has completed a full week of training and could start Saturday's clash against Liverpool, according to coach Calum McFarlane. "Levi has trained a full week with us, and so has Reece, so it's really positive with those two. We've still got another session before facing Liverpool, but both trained fully today and we're hopeful."
Analysis: James had already earned a place on the bench in the previous fixture after missing seven consecutive matches across all competitions with the hamstring issue, and a potential starting role against Liverpool would represent a significant step forward in his return to full fitness. The versatile defender has started 20 of his 27 Premier League appearances this season, and manager Calum McFarlane will make a final decision following the last training session before the match. His return to the starting lineup would give Chelsea an experienced and dynamic option on the right side of the defense heading into the final fixtures of the campaign.
Returns to bench
James (hamstring) is on the bench for Monday's clash against Nottingham.
Analysis: James has been included in the squad after missing the last seven matches across all competitions due to the hamstring injury, with the green light coming ahead of Monday's game despite the coaching staff opting for a cautious approach by keeping him among the substitutes rather than handing him an immediate starting role. The versatile defender has started 20 of his 27 Premier League appearances this season, and while Malo Gusto is set to continue at right-back for now, James's presence on the bench offers a valuable option whether deployed there or in a defensive midfield capacity. His return to the starting lineup is expected to follow in the coming fixtures once the coaching staff are fully satisfied the hamstring issue has settled.
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