Reece James has suffered another hamstring injury and will miss Chelsea’s road clash against Leicester in the Premier League this weekend.
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James suffers another hamstring injury
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed the team captain’s recent injury.
The 24-year-old has struggled with recurring muscular injuries over the past few seasons.
James returned to action on October 20 after a five-month layoff, during which Chelsea suffered a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
“We have for sure just one injured player, that is Reece. Unfortunately, he felt something small and we don’t want to take any risk for the weekend,” Maresca said.
“So it’s only one for sure is the only one for sure that is not available for this weekend. The rest, some of them are better, some of them are still a doubt. We have to see.”
“Asked about the exact nature of the injury, Maresca said: “Hamstring. It’s a muscular problem. “We don’t want to take, as I said, any risks for this weekend. Hopefully it’s not something long.”
“I’ll come out on top”
The Chelsea captain spent only 482 minutes on the pitch last season due to his recurring hamstring injury.
He then re-injured the same area during the club’s preseason tour of the United States this summer, despite undergoing surgery in December 2023.
Since his return, James has started consecutive matches against Liverpool, Newcastle, and Manchester United, and played the final eight minutes of Chelsea’s draw with Arsenal before the international break.
James vowed that he will come back stronger from his recent setback.
“This message is to the people that understand & have respect for what I’m going through … I appreciate you so much, your support and kind messages go further than you could ever imagine,” James wrote on Instagram.
“I’m doing okay, been better and also been worse. Another challenge ahead accepted. Eventually I’ll come out on top. Against all odds.”
