LATEST NEWS: Reece James’ return has been postponed once more as his injury recovery is taking longer than anticipated, leaving Chelsea fans anxiously awaiting his comeback.
Reece James, Chelsea’s standout right-back, is facing another setback in his recovery from a persistent hamstring injury. Recent reports from *The Sun* indicate that James’ recovery has encountered an unexpected delay, with the club’s medical team noting that healing is progressing slower than hoped. Despite this frustration, Chelsea officials have confirmed that there is no new injury or additional complications; the main issue is that the muscle isn’t healing as quickly as anticipated.
James initially suffered this injury during the summer, and it is part of a larger pattern of hamstring issues he has faced throughout his career. These current problems follow a major hamstring surgery he had in December 2023, from which he has yet to fully recover. His injury woes have significantly affected his availability for Chelsea; he played only 10 Premier League matches last season and 16 the season before, both well below the expected number for a player of his caliber.
These ongoing recovery issues have also caused him to miss out on national team opportunities. James was unable to join England for the 2024 European Championship final, missing a major chance to represent his country on a significant stage. Although he participated in Chelsea’s summer tour of the United States, he has yet to appear in any Premier League games this season, prolonging his absence from competitive play.
Hamstring injuries have frequently disrupted James’ career, with recurring issues repeatedly sidelining him and hindering his ability to consistently perform on the pitch. Both fans and club officials are keenly awaiting his return, but there is currently no confirmed timeline for when he will be fully fit. There is hope that James might rejoin the first team before the end of the year, but this remains uncertain given the ongoing setbacks.
In other news from Stamford Bridge, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca seems to have addressed a situation involving left-back Ben Chilwell. After a period away from the first team, Chilwell was recently seen training with Maresca, indicating that any previous tensions have been resolved and suggesting that Chilwell may soon return to the squad for upcoming matches.