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.

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.

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 captain Reece James has recovered from injury and is available to make his season debut at Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, manager Enzo Maresca said.

"Reece James does really poor ... but three players really poor - Chelsea player ratings vs Liverpool James was playing his first competitive football since May following injury and suspension. He was a surprise starter for the game having not even ...

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

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 equalised soon after the break as Nicolas Jackson steered home from Moises Caicedo’s pass, only for Jones to restore Liverpool’s lead within three minutes from close range. Almost gifted Cody Gakpo the opener,

Enzo Maresca has provided the latest update on the fitness of Reece James ahead of Chelsea's trip to Liverpool