James recce

UEFA Conference League: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is expecting more from skipper Reece James "in terms of leadership" following his return from injury.

James, 24, has endured a series of setbacks, having suffered seven hamstring injuries since joining Chelsea’s senior squad. He has also dealt with various other muscle-related issues, including knee problems.

He played just 11 times last season, with various ailments keeping him on the sidelines. In total, he has missed a staggering 129 Chelsea matches due to injury. The right-back recovered from hamstring surgery and marked his first competitive start since December 10, 2023 in last Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Liverpool.