REECE JAMES NEWS

No new injury concerns James wasn't dealing with a new injury when he was taken off against Liverpool on Sunday. Manager Mauricio Pochettino told reporters, "He was tired. The first thing when we arrive...

Impact It's that past injury concern that led to speculation that James may have reinjured himself Sunday but it seems those rumors were unfounded. As such, fantasy players can likely expect the new Chelsea captain to feature in the starting XI heading into Sunday's matchup with West Ham.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off pitch injured James was forced to come off during the 76th minutes of the match against Liverpool with a suspected injury.

Impact James is not starting the new season on the right foot, coming off with an injury in his first match since being named the Chelsea captain. It is unclear how serious the injury is, however If this means times spent on the sidelines, then Malo Gusto could receive some playing time in his spot.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Women's World Cup Daily: Argentina pulls off comeback; England loses key player in win

Argentina and South Africa gave a jump-start to the day at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Here's a recap of everything that happened.

JULY 28, 2023

Started Wednesday James was in the starting lineup during Wednesday's 1-1 preseason draw to Newcastle.

Impact James made his return to the pitch after missing the last three months with a hamstring injury. He will continue to get minutes in preseason, with his status on whether he will be a starter heading into their opening match against Liverpool on Aug 13 still up in the air.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in preseason training James has linked up with his teammates for preseason training after recovering from an illness, Chelsea announced Friday.

Impact James was delayed by an illness in traveling to the U.S. for Chelsea's preseason tour, but he's returned to the team now and fully participating in training.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets knee scan ahead of preseason James is traveling with Chelsea to the U.S. for the club's preseason tour, though he underwent a precautionary medical scan on his knee, The Athletic's Simon Johnson reported Frida...

Impact James' issue is expected to be minor, but the right-back already has a long injury history so even a precautionary scan like this one could potentially cause some concern. Chelsea have five preseason games on the schedule in America before the Premier League campaign kicks off in mid-August.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training James (hamstring) was pictured training with the squad Tuesday ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.

Impact James was sidelined for the final seven matches of the previous season due to his lingering hamstring injury but appears ready to go for the upcoming campaign. In total, injuries limited the defender to a mere 16 Premier League appearances last season in which he generated one goal on 16 shots (four on target), one assist, 91 crosses (18 accurate) and 21 corners. If he can stay fit, James should offer top-half fantasy production given his role on corners and ability to push the attack from the backline.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play against Newcastle James (hamstring) will not be in the squad versus Newcastle United on Sunday. Interim manager Frank Lampard told reporters, "Reece won't be fit."

Impact James will be sidelined for the seventh straight contest due to his lingering hamstring problem and will see his season end on the shelf. The defender started all eight of his Champions League appearances this season, registering one goal on eight shots (three on target), one assist and 40 crosses (seven accurate) while also starting 14 of his 16 Premier League contests as well.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might still play this season James (hamstring) hasn't been officially ruled out for the rest of the 2022-23 campaign with interim manager Frank Lampard telling reporters Friday, "We're hoping Chilly might be o...

Impact At this point, it seems unlikely James would return before the season finale against Newcastle United on May 28. Considering the midfielder would have been out of action for six straight contests at that time, it seems unlikely he would be immediately thrust into the starting XI, especially if the club doesn't have much to play for at that point.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss rest of season James will "probably" miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, according to manager Frank Lampard.

Impact This isn't exactly the news Chelsea fans were looking for, but it's not like there's much to play for the rest of the way. James has dealt with multiple injuries this season and now it's a month-long hamstring injury that he likely picked up in training. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah are options to see more time, though it could be anyone depending on formation. James finishes his injury-marred campaign having missed the World Cup and totaling 22 starts across league and UCL with two goals and two assists from 24 shots and 30 chances created.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss James recorded 17 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton.

Impact James tied his season high for crosses, totaling 17 crosses for the first time since the first match of the season. Injuries' have kept him on the sidelines for most of the year, missing 16 games including the World Cup with England. This has not stopped him from dominating the field, having the ability to play all over the pitch. In the last four matches, James has played in every 90 minutes, generating 40 crosses (10 accurate) and 10 tackles (seven won).

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to start against Villa James is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact James returns from an undisclosed injury in time to start on Saturday. The fullback starts on the right of Chelsea's back four having provided a goal and an assist with 59 crosses in 12 appearances.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play versus Villa James (undisclosed) will be in contention against Aston Villa on Saturday. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "Reece as well. Reece has had the last two training sessions with u...

Impact James has been in and out of the squad of late, making the squad in just three of the last six contests. Still, when he played, the defender recorded three shots (zero on target), 14 crosses (four accurate) and one corner. If James does make the squad, he should continue to push the attack from the right side and rack up plenty of crosses.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: England hosts Ukraine as Portugal, Italy in action

England looks to follow up its 2-1 win over Italy as it hosts Ukraine in European Championship qualifying

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reece James withdraws from England squad due to 'ongoing issue' Reece James has left the England camp and returned to Chelsea due to ongoing concerns about his fitness.

MARCH 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Withdraws from national team James has been withdrawn from the England national team to be assessed for "an ongoing issue."

Impact James has battled a few issues the last couple months and playing for the national team over the break probably wasn't the best idea for his health. The hope is that this isn't a major issue and he'll get the next week to train and rest ahead of a return to action for Chelsea for the April 1 contest against Aston Villa.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in nine crosses James took two off target shots, crossed nine times (four accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Everton.

Impact James was held off the scoresheet, but did win a penalty that was converted for Chelsea's second goal. The wing-back's nine crosses were the second most on the team behind fellow wing-back Ben Chilwell's 13.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Everton clash James is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Everton.

Impact James returns from an illness in time to start for Chelsea on Saturday. James takes up his customary role at right wing-back having scored once and provided an assist while crossing 50 times in 12 appearances.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training James (illness) was pictured in training Tuesday, ahead of a clash with Everton.

Impact James was back in training Tuesday as he returns from an illness. The wing-back seems set for a return before Saturday's clash with Everton, though he could be given more time to recover over the international break.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leicester James missed training late in the week because of illness and won't be available Saturday against Leicester City, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact This is quite the nugget to drop Friday after James was healthy enough to go a full 90 midweek following a hamstring issue. It's a wonder if this absence is more a combination of his hamstring and the illness. In his absence, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is once again expected to start on the right wing.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Dortmund James (hamstring) will be in the starting XI versus Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

Impact James missed two of the club's last three contests and has been limited to just five appearances since mid-October due to various injury concerns. In those limited appearances, the right-back registered six shots (four on target), 18 crosses (zero accurate) and 10 clearances. If James can stay healthy, he should be a regular fixture in the starting XI.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for UCL game James (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea manager Graham Potter announced Monday.

Impact James missed Saturday's win over Leeds United due to hamstring tightness, and a decision will be made Tuesday about his availability for the second leg of the Round of 16 tie against Dortmund. Chelsea reverted to a back-three in his absence last weekend, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek lining up at right wing-back.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful with hamstring injury James "has got a tightness in his hamstring" and is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, according to Chelsea manager Graham Potter in his press conference Friday.

Impact James played the full 90 minutes against Tottenham last weekend, but he has picked up a new hamstring issue and is now unlikely to be available this weekend. With Cesar Azpilicueta (concussion) also a doubt, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Marc Cucurella or Lewis Hall could be called in to play out of position and replace James at right-back if necessary.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two tackles James took two shots (both on goal), crossed four times inaccurately and made two tackles (winning both) during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact James was a part of the Chelsea back four that conceded one goal during Wednesday's loss. The right back has scored a goal and provided one assist while keeping one clean sheet in five Champions League appearances.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses James took one shot (on goal), crossed five times inaccurately and created two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with West Ham.

Impact James was held off the scoresheet but played all 90 minutes in his second match back from a knee injury. The fullback's five crosses upped his season total to 48 in ten appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE