Reece James long-anticipated Chelsea return has been delayed by injury setback as the defender's 'hamstring fails to heal as well as expected'

Reece James long-anticipated Chelsea return has been delayed by injury setback as the defender's 'hamstring fails to heal as well as expected' Reece James suffered the hamstring injury in the summer LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! , available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday SOCCER A-Z: Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. New episodes every Wednesday By Matthew Mcevoy Published: 00:06 BST, 17 September 2024 | Updated: 00:08 BST, 17 September 2024 e-mail View comments Reece James ' return to playing football as stalled, as the Chelsea star's recovery from a hamstring injury continues longer than expected.

Reports claim recovery progress has slowed, with club doctors believing the defender's hamstring injury hasn't healed as well as expected. According to The Sun , 'insiders at Stamford Bridge insist there has been no setback or fresh, new injury to the affected muscle', however. Report claim Chelsea insiders believe Reece James' injury has not healed as well as expected Podcast All episodes Play on Apple Spotify James picked up the current injury this summer after a prolonged spell on the sidelines recovering from hamstring surgery in December 2023.



He was limited to just 10 Premier League appearances in the 2023-24 campaign, and played only 16 in the season before that. The current injury scuppered his selection from the England squad that made the final of the 2024 European Championship. James has been out since last summer after picking up a recurring hamstring injury Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will look forward to Reece James' return to the first team Podcast All episodes PODCAST: Have England been playing with fear as Southgate suggests? LISTEN: Southgate only England manager to be criticised whilst winning PODCAST: The REAL reason England through despite playing badly PODCAST: 'Just ONE good performance' could change England's fortunes PODCAST: Are the England team buying into Southgate's style of play? Play on Apple Spotify The 24-year-old fullback has suffered a torrid time with hamstring injuries throughout his career, which has undoubtedly prevented him from achieving the full potential of his prodigious talent, yet.

There is no fixed date for James' comeback, but fans will hope to see a club favourite play first-team football before the end of the calendar year. Chelsea Premier League Reece James Share or comment on this article: Reece James long-anticipated Chelsea return has been delayed by injury setback as the defender's 'hamstring fails to heal as well as expected' e-mail Add comment.