LATEST NEWS: Chelsea Fans Excited About Reece James’ Return to First-Team Training
Boost for Chelsea as Reece James Resumes Training
Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, has received a major boost with the return of captain Reece James to first-team training. James has been out of action due to a hamstring injury and has yet to make an appearance under Maresca this season. However, his return to training is a promising development for the club.
Cautious Outlook for Liverpool Match
Despite James’ return to training, it’s uncertain whether he will be ready to play in Chelsea’s upcoming match against Liverpool on Sunday. Given his injury history, the club is expected to take a cautious approach to avoid any setbacks. Journalist Matt Law previously mentioned that this would be the week James rejoined training, and this has now been confirmed.
Chelsea Fans Delighted by James’ Comeback
Chelsea supporters are overjoyed by the news of James’ return to Cobham. Many fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their excitement, with several hailing him as the best right-back in the world. One fan, @cfc_kingkal, tweeted, “The best RB in the world. Good to have you back,” while others like @darwincarrera and @Olaz01 expressed similar enthusiasm.
Amid speculation linking James to a potential move to Barcelona, his main focus has been on recovering from his injury and returning to the pitch for Chelsea.
When Will James Make His First Appearance?
It remains doubtful that James will be in the starting lineup against Liverpool, though he could potentially be named on the bench. A more likely scenario would see him make his comeback during Chelsea’s Conference League match against Panathinaikos, providing an opportunity to ease him back before considering him for a starting role in their Premier League fixture against Newcastle United.
The club is expected to manage James’ fitness carefully, particularly in light of concerns regarding Malo Gusto’s workload as the primary right-back during James’ absence. With a long season ahead, including the Club World Cup next summer, Maresca will be keen to have both of his right-backs in peak condition.
For now, it is anticipated that Gusto will retain his place in the starting lineup for the Liverpool clash, as Chelsea continues to monitor James’ recovery and work toward reintroducing him into the squad.