Ben Jacobs provides update on Reece James hamstring injury and possible return date
Reece James is on schedule with his recovery from injury and could return to action this month according to Ben Jacobs.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO...
Ben Jacobs provides update on Reece James hamstring injury and possible return date Reece James is on schedule with his recovery from injury and could return to action this month according to Ben Jacobs. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE James picked up a hamstring injury at the end of Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle at Stamford Bridge last month.
Initial reports had suggested James could be out for “several weeks,” but there’s said to be optimism he could return before the end of the season. Reece James could return for Chelsea this month James has played a key role for Chelsea this season, and has put in some brilliant performances at both right back and in midfield. The 26-year-old has also got himself back in the England set-up and appears to be Thomas Tuchel’s preferred choice at right back.
James signed a new six year deal last month, in a clear sign he’s fully committed to the Chelsea project and believes in the direction the club is going. Losing James is a huge blow, which will impact Chelsea’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, but Jacobs has reported in his Give Me Sport column he could return this month. Jacobs has stated James could return in April, and is expected to be fully fit to take part in the World Cup this summer.
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