Maresca’s management of James from here will be pivotal. The Italian said on Friday that the defender’s body will not take the strain of playing more than once a week for some time and whether he even travels to Athens for Thursday’s Conference League meeting with Panathanikos remains to be seen.

Enzo Maresca's men fell to a 2-1 defeat against Liverpool, but put up a spirited performance against Arne Slot's table-topping Reds. James himself lasted just over 50 minutes before he was replaced, but he managed to make an impression on Chelsea fans. They've have plenty to say about their captain on social media.

Reece James made his first appearance of the new campaign and Chelsea fans made their minds up about him. The England international's injury struggles have been well-documented but with both Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana suspended, the Blues skipper received a surprise start.

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

Chelsea have named their team to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday with Reece James making his first appearance of the campaign at Anfield.The Chelsea captain returns to the side at

Chelsea defender Reece James has encountered yet another setback after suffering another injury. As fans eagerly await updates on his condition, questions arise about the impact this injury will have on his performance and the team.

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 news with the latest headlines and updates from the club including analysis of Reece James and Nicolas Jackson

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

Liverpool will take on Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend. Enzo Maresca could welcome back one player as Reds boss Arne Slot puts his match plan together.

Reece James has started a Premier League game for the first time since December 2023, when he suffered a hamstring injury against Everton