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Six crosses, two corners James attempted six crosses (zero accurate) and two corners during Chelsea's 2-1 loss Sunday at Liverpool.

Impact For the first time since late-2023, James attempted more than five crosses in an EPL game. On the other hand, James' crossing output was purely quantity-based, as none of his crosses turned out accurate. James also attempting multiple corners is something he had not done in 2023 or 2024 until Sunday. Whether it was due to preservation, being down 2-1 by the 53rd minute or both, Renato Veiga replaced Chelsea's captain then.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in season debut James (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Liverpool.

Impact James returns for the first time this season after missing time due to a hamstring injury. The right-back will captain the side, pushing Malo Gusto to left-back.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday James (hamstring) is available for Sunday's trip to Liverpool, according to manager Enzo Maresca. 'He is available. Finally he is back. He worked with us all the international bre...

Impact James is finally back from a hamstring injury that was originally reported as minor. As is often the case with James, a minor issue turned into a multi-month problem. It seems he's finally ready to return, though he may not be ready to start straight away. Malo Gusto would be the starting right-back if James isn't deemed fit enough to start.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

On grass with ball James (hamstring) was pictured on grass working with a ball, via his club's X account.

Impact James has been working on his rehabilitation over the international break, with the defender pictured in a training session working with a ball. However, it is unknown if he was with the rest of the group, appearing to still be training individually. He likely still needs around a week or two before a return, leaving his availability for Sunday's match against Liverpool in doubt.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Still not available James (hamstring) "is still out and there is no real update on him at the moment" confirmed manager Enzo Maresca.

Impact James is still working on hos return to the pitch, though has not been given a clear timeline of recovery following another hamstring injury. Because of his frequent injuries, the team are not expected to rush his return, therefore Chelsea aren't expected to see James return until the end of October, the earliest.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering slowly James (hamstring) has had his return to fitness delayed, according to manager Enzo Maresca. "With Reece, we will just wait until he is back fit. He's been a bit delayed but the imp...

Impact James has yet to appear this season with what was originally reported as a minor hamstring issue. As with everything involving James, even the most minor issues prove to be multi-month injuries. James will likely be out until after the October international break.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Return delayed James (hamstring) has had his return to play delayed after his injury did not heal as quickly as first thought, according to Andy Dillon of The Sun.

Impact James' injury scenario just continues to worsen, as after missing the first month of the season, he is now expected to miss even more time due to a delay in his return. However, this is not because of a setback, with the defender instead just needing more time to recover from an ongoing hamstring injury that has plagued him for two straight seasons. To add, the club said they wouldn't rush him back, so this could just be cautionary to avoid another injury. Either way, this is still unfortunate news, with the defender now likely not returning until mid-October to the end of October.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Continues on sidelines James (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Bournemouth as he still needs time to recover before taking the field again, according to manager Enzo Marsca. "Unfortunately,...

Impact James' injury struggles continue as he has yet to appear in a training session since his issues and will still need more time to recover. This is a brutal run of fate for the defender, with him having yet to debut this season following numerous injury-plagued campaigns. He is likely still around two to three weeks out from a return, with that probably coming sometime near the start of October.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training James (hamstring) is still a few weeks away from a return to training, according to Matt Law of The Telegraph.

Impact James has missed the opening three matches of the Premier League due to this hamstring injury and isn't expected to take full part in training during the break. The defender is an elite option when available, but staying fit has proven to be inconsistent at best for James in recent seasons.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over James (hamstring) completed his suspension after missing the first three matches of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

Impact James is available from an administrative point of view. However, he's working his way back from a hamstring injury, so it's unclear if he'll be available to face Bournemouth on Sep. 14 once the Premier League resumes following the international break.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Injured again James has suffered a hamstring injury, according to Simon Johnson of The Athletic.

Impact James was already set to miss the first three games of the season after picking up a four-game suspension at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. However, he could be set to miss more time, as the defender has picked up yet another hamstring issue after missing most of last season due to the same problems. This is terrible news for the player as he continues to battle the injury bug throughout his young career. However, some positives have come out of the situation, as the injury has been deemed minor and he could very well return immediately following his suspension, although the club plans not to rush him back into action.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Reece James sent off for kick out on Joao Pedro | Premier League

MAY 15 • YOUTUBE

Sent off against Brighton James was shown a straight red card and sent off during Wednesday's clash with Brighton.

Impact James will be suspended for the Premier League finale and the opening two matches of the 2024/25 season. The right-back had just recovered from yet another injury and is now set to end his season due to suspension. He finishes an injury-riddled 2024/25 with 10 appearances (five starts) and two assists in the Premier League.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in return James assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact James was able to get 11 minutes off the bench after missing the last five months with hamstring surgery. Looks like he picked up where he left off in December, recording an assist to help get the win Saturday. The midfielder will remain on minutes watch for the last two games, working on his strength and fitness for the 2024/25 campaign.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Available for 2024 debut James (hamstring) is in the squad to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Impact James returns to the squad for the first time in 2024 after picking up the injury in early December. A regular starter when fit, James will likely play a smaller role off the bench over Chelsea's final three matches as he recovers full fitness.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in team training James (hamstring) was able to integrate to team training ahead of Saturday's match versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact James is still keeping up his training, but this time he was able to make the big jump to team training. His goal is to take the trip with Nottingham with the team, having trained since the end of April.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Continues partial training James (hamstring) continues to battle his issues, as he is still partially training with the team, according to the club.

Impact James is still waiting on a return, although it appears it may be close, as he is still working with the team in sections at training. He will now hope to get into full team training over the next week, looking to finish the season on the field.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for Villa trip James (hamstring) returned to partial training with the team, but is not ready to make a come back for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa, confirmed manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Impact James is on the right track to make a return before the season ends, however it will not happen Saturday. Because of his injury history with just six matches left on the season, the midfielder will likely be on a minutes limit, as he focus on being healthy for the 2024/25 campaign.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

In partial training James (hamstring) returned to partial team training Thursday, Chelsea announced.

Impact James is back training in some capacity, though due to his consistent injury issues there's no guarantee this is going to see him return before the end of the season. The right-back remains the preferred option whenever fit, though he likely will only return for a match or two to close the 2023/24 campaign.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

FPL: Alisson, James and the other returning players to watch out for Monitoring players due back from injury and the knock-on effects of their returns is vital - Abdul Rehman explains what to look out for

APRIL 5 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns to light training James (hamstring) has returned to light training but is still far from returning to action, Simon Johnson of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-back underwent hamstring surgery in December, and while his return to training is certainly positive, he's not ready to make his competitive return yet. Recent reports suggest the England international is hopeful of being back in full training in less than a month, but for now, he's taking small steps toward his recovery process.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Timetable of return unclear James (hamstring) underwent surgery and will being his recovery process, with his timetable of return unclear, per manager Mauricio Pochettino. 'We don't know for sure how long it...

Impact James will start his rehab process as his return to the pitch will be determined by how he recovers from his hamstring injury. It is unfortunate for the Chelsea Captain to undergo yet another long stint on the injured list as he is looking at another multiple months on the sidelines. Malo Gusto is expected to remain at right back, recording six starts in 10 appearances for the team.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo surgery James (hamstring) will be undergoing surgery in Finland and is expected to be out for the next three to four months, according to the Daily Mail.

Impact James has had his spell on the sideline extended Thursday, confirming that he will now be out three to four months instead of two to three, having announced that he will be getting surgery on his injured hamstring. The club and player will hope that this surgery finally puts his injury problems behind him, with the surgery being a very serious one and the reason for the extended absence, as the defender tries to avoid the constant knocks that have left him out for close to half of the club's matches over the past three years. He will now hope to return by the end of the Premier League season to be ready in time for the 2024 European Championship, as James will now miss England's final two friendlies in March before manager Gareth Southgate picks his squad for the tournament.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for months out James (hamstring) is set for two-to-three months on the sideline, Chelsea announced.

Impact James is set for another extended spell on the sideline which isn't new at this point. The right-back is an excellent option when on the pitch but has missed almost half of his Premier League games in the past three seasons. Malo Gusto is a more attacking option to replace him while Axel Disasi is a defensive choice.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehabilitation James (hamstring) started his rehabilitation on Tuesday, the club confirmed.

Impact James is now confirmed to be sidelined for a bit, as he started his rehabilitation for a hamstring issue Tuesday. This all comes after the defender was taken off in the first half against Everton, feeling something tight in his hamstring. He will most likely not be an option for the club's weekend match against Sheffield, with Axel Disasi being expected to fill in for Reece, and will try to return before the winter break, possibly even next week when they face Wolves.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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