Chelsea Take Cautious Approach with Reece James’ Return Despite His Desperation to Impress Under Enzo Maresca
Chelsea are taking a cautious approach to Reece James’ return from injury, determined not to rush their captain back into action despite his eagerness to rejoin the squad under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
Although James has been sidelined with a hamstring issue since the summer, Chelsea are not imposing a strict timeframe for his recovery to avoid the risk of further setbacks.
According to sources from GIVEMESPORT, while James is progressing with his rehabilitation, his hamstring injury hasn’t healed as quickly as expected, leading to a delay in his return to full training.
Despite no fresh injury concerns, Chelsea are keen to prioritize James’ long-term fitness over any immediate returns, a decision made after discussions behind the scenes.
The club is careful about reintegrating him into the matchday squad to avoid compounding his injury problems, which have plagued him in recent seasons.
The England international has had a rough injury record in recent years, missing 38 matches during the 2023/24 season and 25 the season prior.
His ongoing absence has led to Wesley Fofana temporarily filling in at right-back during Chelsea’s recent 3-0 win over West Ham United.
Despite James’ desire to make a quick comeback, Chelsea are focused on ensuring he’s fully fit before making his debut under Maresca.
Chelsea Take Cautious Approach with Reece James’ Return Despite His Desperation to Impress Under Enzo Maresca
