Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has provided an update on the fitness of club captain Reece James, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury.
James, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career, has yet to feature for the Blues this season after picking up the injury during pre-season training.
Maresca addressed the media, stating, "His injury is a bit delayed. The most important thing is players come back when they are 100% fit. Reece is still out. Unfortunately, we don't have an idea at the moment [when he’ll be back]. In this case, he’s been very unlucky.”
Recent Injury and Recovery
Reece James has been dealing with a recurring hamstring issue that has kept him out of action for significant periods over the past few seasons. The 24-year-old underwent surgery in December 2023 to address the problem, but setbacks have continued to plague his recovery. Despite his efforts to return to full fitness, James has been unable to make a competitive appearance this season.
Mid-Week Chelsea Result
In their mid-week fixture, Chelsea secured a 4-2 victory over Gent in the UEFA Conference League. The match, held at Stamford Bridge, saw goals from Renato Veiga, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Veiga opened the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by Neto's strike just after halftime. Nkunku and Dewsbury-Hall added to the tally, ensuring a comfortable win for the Blues.
Upcoming Fixture
Chelsea will face Nottingham Forest this weekend in the Premier League. The match is scheduled to take place at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, October 6, 2024, with a kick-off time of 2:00 PM BST. Chelsea will be aiming to continue their strong form and secure another victory in front of their home fans
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