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Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea star has been 'asking for more' minutes despite load management Enzo Maresca said Reece James' recent increased game time is partly because the defender himself is asking for more involvement despite the...

8 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

'There is no sense to it' - Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca delivers worrying update on Cole Palmer with Blues' attacking talisman still playing through pain after injury return

Cole Palmer is still enduring pain and is not yet capable of playing three matches a week for Chelsea, head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed,...

1 DAY AGO • goal

Reece James sends Dewsbury-Hall friendly warning ahead of Chelsea vs Everton Reece James has sent a friendly message to Everton midfielder and former teammate Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Dishes assist in defeat James assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 2-1 loss against Atalanta.

Impact James helped open the scoring by setting up Joao Pedro for a shot from close range, following a corner in the 25th minute of play. The assist marked the third in four appearances for James, who is also up to six shots, one shot on target and seven chances created over that stretch. Additionally, this was his second straight outing with at least 45 completed passes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Maresca reveals why Cole Palmer wasn't involved in Chelsea training and won't play in Champions League clash with Atalanta

Enzo Maresca has revealed why Cole Palmer missed Chelsea's latest training session and why he won't play against Atalanta in the Champions L...

5 DAYS AGO • goal

Opinion: Enzo Maresca must take risks with duo to solve Chelsea's biggest defensive problem Enzo Maresca could use another method to solve Chelsea's Reece James and Wesley Fofana workload issues, while still maintaining some team co...

DECEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Enzo Maresca drops Reece James & Cole Palmer Chelsea selections hints vs Leeds United Enzo Maresca has dropped a few team selection hints regarding Reece James and Cole Palmer ahead of Wednesday's trip to Leeds United.

DECEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Cole Palmer return confirmed! Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals England star will make long-awaited comeback at Leeds

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer is set to make his return after two months out against Leeds in midweek. The Blu...

DECEMBER 2 • goal

Assist on strong day of service James assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal.

Impact James had plenty of service with four crosses and two corners, getting rewarded with an assist to boost Chelsea's momentum despite being down a man. The defender should continue having success against Leeds, a side which has conceded 25 goals in 13 domestic games.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

How Reece James has helped Estevao adapt to life at Chelsea Estevao said he has started to understand his teammates more while taking English lessons, and learned English football terminology, mostly...

NOVEMBER 28 • SI.COM

Sets up one of three goals James had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact James set up Estevao in the 55th minute assisting Chelsea's second goal while leading the team with four crosses. The assist was the first goal involvement in the Champions League this season for James as he's combined for two shots, three chances created and nine crosses over his last three appearances in the competition while lining up in midfield and at right back.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Carefully managed James contributed five crosses, four corners and one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Burnley before being substituted at halftime due to workload management, coach Enzo Mares...

Impact James played only one half in Saturday's 2-0 win over Burnley because it was planned for the right-back to be substituted at the break as the coaching staff continues to carefully manage his workload to protect him. James has been handled this way since the beginning of the season, and the approach appears to be working perfectly since he has started nine of his last 12 available games for the Blues either at right-back or in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Inaccurate in service James recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Burnley.

Impact None of James' crosses were considered accurate, and the wingback was eventually subbed off. He should be back in the lineup Tuesday in UCL action against Barcelona and will be occupied on the defensive end. Barcelona has 48 goals across 17 La Liga and UCL matches.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Maresca reveals why he replaced Reece James at half-time of Chelsea's win over Burnley

Enzo Maresca has revealed Reece James' half-time substitution during Chelsea's 2-0 win away at Burnley was a planned switch. The Blues' skip...

NOVEMBER 23 • goal

Jude Bellingham is Back for England: Thomas Tuchel Calls Up Real Madrid Star

Jude Bellingham has been recalled by England for the team's November games after being left off in October.

NOVEMBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Five crosses and clean sheet James recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact James had a productive day on both ends of the pitch Saturday. He recorded five crosses and took two shots on the attack, putting pressure on Spurs' defense. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he won six duels, intercepted three passes, made two clearances, blocked one shot and won two tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

'You need the consistency' - Enzo Maresca tells Chelsea squad they must find consistency if they are to challenge for Premier League title after dismal Sunderland defeat

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca urged his players to find consistency if they are to compete for the Premier League title this season. The B...

OCTOBER 26 • goal

Brilliant performance vs Nottingham James scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact James was also involved in two of the three goals for Chelsea Saturday, scoring and assisting against Nottingham. He was effective both in the attack and defense, recording two shots on target, two key passes, one tackle won, two key passes while also keeping a clean sheet. Not only did he start the last four league games, he's managed to play all 90 minutes, recording six tackles won seven won aerials and recording two assists with seven key passes just in that span.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Maresca reveals why he's 'not worried' about Chelsea red cards after Malo Gusto is sent off against Nottingham Forest

Enzo Maresca revealed why he is "not worried" about Chelsea's disciplinary record after Malo Gusto became the latest player to be sent off t...

OCTOBER 18 • goal

Fit to play Saturday James (hamstring) is fit to play in Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Football London.

Impact James suffered a minor hamstring injury with England but is back available and fit to play in Saturday's clash against Forest. James should return directly in the starting squad, in the midfield or backline depending on the options.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Saturday James (hamstring) has a chance to return for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest, per Kieran Gill of the Daily Mail.

Impact James could play during Saturday's trip assuming all goes to plan. His hamstring injury was always considered a minor one, and it appears he could be back immediately after the break, despite withdrawing from the England squad. James has gone the full 90 in his last three starts, but could return in a bench role.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

8 Players in Danger of Being Left off of England’s 2026 World Cup Squad

Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer headline the eight players that Thomas Tuchel could choose to leave off of England's 2026 World Cup squad.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

'People will take your role' - Morgan Rogers lays down England challenge after scoring first Three Lions goal as Jude Bellingham & Cole Palmer miss out

Morgan Rogers was delighted to make the most of his opportunity to impress for England against Wales, with the Aston Villa playmaker aware t...

OCTOBER 10 • goal

Injury deemed minor James (undisclosed) has withdrawn from the English national team due to precaution and is expected to only be dealing with a minor injury, according to Bobby Vincent of Football Lo...

Impact James was withdrawn from the national team for the upcoming break after some concerns about an injury, sending some spiraling. However, it is now known he is not dealing with a major injury, with his dropping from the team more of a precautionary move to allow him to focus on recovery. If these claims remain true, the defender should return when Chelsea is back in action Oct. 18 against Nottingham Forest, with the defender starting in five of his nine appearances this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE