November 21st 2024.
Reece James, the captain of Chelsea, has unfortunately suffered yet another injury setback, causing frustration among Chelsea fans. This news was confirmed by Enzo Maresca, and it comes just a month after James made his latest comeback. The club had been using him sparingly since his return, in order to ease him back into the first team. He had made four appearances in three weeks before the international break, and was hoping to continue his rehabilitation during the break. However, things took a turn for the worse when he sustained a new hamstring injury, ruling him out of the upcoming match against Leicester City.
During the pre-match press conference, Maresca revealed that James was the only injured player in the squad. He explained that James had felt a small discomfort and they did not want to take any risks with his health. While some other players were still doubtful for the match, James was the only one definitely ruled out due to his hamstring injury. Maresca emphasized that they did not want to take any risks with his muscle problem, which is why James will not be playing this weekend.
This recent setback is a major blow for the team, as they were looking forward to seeing James thrive in Maresca's new-look team. Fans are disappointed and some are even questioning if James will ever reach his peak at Chelsea. Others are suggesting that he should either be sold or retire and take up coaching, as his availability is the best ability. Many fans are also calling for the club to sign another right-back as soon as possible.
James is not the only key member of Chelsea's defense to have been plagued by injuries this season. Maresca has had to constantly make changes to his backline due to various injuries. When asked about his best defensive lineup, Maresca admitted that they have had to change their full-backs according to their style of play. He also hinted that they might make changes to their center-backs in the future as well.
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