Reece James ‘stress test’ will help Chelsea planning over injury-hit captain - The club need to know how heavily they can rely on a player dogged by injury for two seasons

Chelsea captain Reece James is positive that the team would end the season strongly. The England international spoke after his side's 2-1 defeat against

Enzo Maresca has said Chelsea captain Reece James has recovered from injury and is available to make his first appearance of the season against Liverpool on Sunday.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted he had fears over the fitness of both Reece James and Romeo Lavia as they both started in the Liverpool game on Sunday after both missing a lot of football

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca admits he was ‘afraid’ of Reece James and Romeo Lavia getting injured in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Mohamed Salah produced a goal and assist as Arne Slot’s side secured all three points against the Blues to move back to the top of the Premier League table.

At the start of the game, Reece James was tested by powerful runs from Cody Gakpo, who always looked to take on the Chelsea captain. This was likely an attempt to isolate him and