May 11th 2024.
James was eagerly anticipating the chance to get back on the pitch this weekend. After suffering from injuries, Chelsea's luck seems to be turning around as Reece James is now in contention to play against Nottingham Forest. The team's recent 5-0 victory over West Ham United has pushed them up to seventh place, and they are set to face Forest on Saturday evening.
The team has been struggling with injuries for quite some time, but there is finally some good news. Christopher Nkunku made his first appearance since February in the last match, and Malo Gusto also returned after being sidelined with a knee issue since the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City. Levi Colwill, who had also been out with an injury, was among the substitutes for that game.
Meanwhile, James has been working hard in training and it looks like he may finally be ready to make his first appearance in 2024 this weekend. Manager Pochettino expressed his hope that James will be available for selection, saying, "We need to see today but maybe he can be available to be in the squad. The most important thing is that he is going to be there with us. Always to have your captain is a massive boost for any team. We have an amazing relationship and of course he is an amazing player."
In addition to James, Colwill also made his return last week. Pochettino acknowledges that coming back from a long-term injury is not easy, but having them back in the squad is a positive step. With Enzo Fernandez out for the season, midfielders Moises Caicedo and Conor Gallagher have formed a strong partnership, while the front four of Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Nicolas Jackson have been in top form in recent weeks.
Chelsea will still be without eight players in total, including long-term absentees Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana. With only three games left in the season, the team is hoping to end on a high note, with upcoming matches against Forest and Brighton before returning to Stamford Bridge for their final game.
The predicted starting lineup for the match against Forest includes Petrovic, Gusto, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella, Caicedo, Gallagher, Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk, and Jackson. Fans can catch the match on Saturday at 5:30pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Stay updated on all the latest Chelsea news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter, in accordance with our Privacy Policy protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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