REECE JAMES NEWS

Returns from injury James had two inaccurate crosses, won his only tackle attempted and made one clearance in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Fulham.

Impact James made his return to the pitch Friday after missing the past five matches with a knee injury. He had missed 13 of the last 14 league matches, so it's a positive sign to see him back on the field. It wasn't his best performance on the attack, but he played well enough on defense. He helped the team keep a clean sheet, won his only tackle attempted and made one clearance in his 60 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI James (knee) will feature in the starting XI against Fulham on Friday.

Impact James will be making just his second appearance since mid-October due to lingering injury concerns. Barring any setbacks, the right-back should feature prominently in the starting XI moving forward and figures to continue pushing the attack and racking up crosses.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option Friday James (knee) will be in the squad for Friday's match against Fulham, according to manager Graham Potter.

Impact It's the update everyone has been waiting for, as James has been training for close to two weeks. A start seems like a stretch, though it wouldn't be surprising if he could go 60 or so minutes, having been out about a month. Once fit and ready to go, he should return to the XI, either as a center-back, right-back or wing-back, depending on how Potter is feeling.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea brings in Gusto from Lyon as 16th signing of new era

Chelsea has completed its 16th signing in two transfer windows since the club came under new ownership by bringing in France under-21 right back Malo Gusto from Lyon

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Participating in team training James (knee) was able to train with the squad but won't be in action versus Liverpool on Saturday. Manager Graham Potter told reporters, "Reece has joined team training but won't b...

Impact James has appeared in just one of the club's previous 13 contests due to injury, logging a mere 53 minutes in that contest before being forced off again. If the right-back can get fit, he should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI and should rack up plenty of crosses.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training indiviudally James (knee) has returned to individual training, according ot manager Graham Potter.

Impact James still has some time to go before he's back on the pitch for Chelsea, as he needs to be 100 percent before playing again. It's most likely he'll be out until February, as he works up his strength and fitness. Meanwhile, Potter has tinkered with the lineup and Cesar Azpilicueta may not be starting at right-back in a couple matches.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out up to a month James will miss up to a month with a recurrence of his knee injury, the team reports.

Impact It's a tough injury for James, who only made it 53 minutes Tuesday before going down with the same knee issue. He clearly returned a bit too soon and probably shouldn't have started in his first match back to the pitch. His absence again means more time for Cesar Azpilicueta, though Graham Potter will likely mix things up with his lineup and formation, as well.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea's Reece James to miss up to a month with knee injury

Chelsea is expecting Reece James to be sidelined for up to a month after the England defender sustained a recurrence of his knee injury in the 2-0 Premier League victory over Bourn...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea beats Bournemouth 2-0, loses Reece James to injury

After missing the World Cup because of a knee injury, Reece James sparked fears of a fresh setback when he limped off during Chelsea’s 2-0 win against Bournemouth

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impactful on return from injury James fired two shots (one on-target) in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Bournemouth.

Impact James was impactful on Tuesday when he returned from a knee injury he sustained in October. The defender was a menace down Chelsea's attacking right flank and showed his fantasy value by chalking up a strong set of both defensive and attacking metrics. Unfortunately he was subbed after 53 when a tackle aggravated his injury. It looks like his knee is going to impact his ability to join the starting lineup for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured again James was forced off early in the second half of Tuesday's match against Bournemouth with a likely setback of his knee issue.

Impact James managed to go 50 minutes Tuesday, but it may have come at a cost, as he was forced off early. He played in a friendly last week, but he probably played a little too much in a short period in his return and it could mean more time on the sidelines. The hope is that it's nothing long term and until he's ready to return, Cesar Azpilicueta could continue to see more starts.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Bournemouth James (knee) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact James has been training for a little more than a week and took part in a behind-closed-doors friendly last week, which means he probably isn't ready for a full 90 Tuesday. Still, that probably doesn't matter for his fantasy prospects, as James is always a threat to get forward no matter the position he plays under Graham Potter.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could start Tuesday James (knee) has been training and completed 65 minutes with the team earlier in the week, according to manager Graham Potter ahead of Tuesday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact James has been training for about a week and could be in the starting XI Tuesday if all goes well. If not, Cesar Azpilicueta would likely get another start at right-back. James likely isn't 100-percent fit, which means he probably won't go a full 90 if in the XI, but it's at least a good sign for him coming out of the break.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to run in training James (knee) continues to train ahead of a Tuesday clash with Bournemouth.

Impact James is making his way back from a long-term knee injury and continues to near a return. The wing-back is expected to make a return to the starting XI during Tuesday's clash with Bournemouth, the first match back in the Premier League.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training James (knee) was pictured in training during Thursday's session.

Impact James was pictured in full team training as he continues to make his way back from a knee injury. The defender was shown taking part in full team training a good sign for him to return during a Dec. 27 match against Bournemouth.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has ways to go James (knee) is still working on his rehabilitation, according to manager Graham Potter during a trip to Abu Dhabi. "Reece is not quite fully training but he's integrating into tr...

Impact James is reportedly going to return to training in mid-December but the manager made it clear any plans aren't solidified for now. The sooner he's back, the sooner he can take back the starting spot on the right flank, which has seen a rotating cast in his absence.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might be back soon James (knee) has a tentative plan to return to training in mid-December, according to Adam Newsom of Football London.

Impact James was an unfortunate loss when he suffered his injury in mid-October and couldn't get back in time for the World Cup. Should he continue to progress as he is, he shouldn't miss much time when the league resumes in late-December.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

England closes in on finally winning another World Cup

It's been nine years since then-English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke set the national team the bold target of winning the 2022 World Cup

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Maddison makes England's World Cup squad

James Maddison was a surprising inclusion for England when coach Gareth Southgate named his 26-man squad for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reece James 'devastated' to miss out on the World Cup

Reece James says he is “devastated” to miss out on England’s World Cup squad

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss World Cup James (knee) will not be in England's squad for the World Cup, he revealed via Instagram. "Good luck to the boys. I'll be back soon."

Impact As seen in prior updates, James was in a race to be fit in the next couple weeks, as Graham Potter never gave an official timeline and he wasn't even training with the ball. It makes sense because as of now, it doesn't seem like he'll be ready to take part before the end of group stages. It's a blow for James, who is at least young and expected to make future World Cup squads.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taking time in recovery James (knee) still doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Graham Potter. "It's just how he responds, we don't want to rush anything. I certainly don't want to put...

Impact James is a major doubt for the World Cup, as he's still not in limited training according to Potter. He has a couple weeks to get back some health, but at this point, there's almost no chance he'll be available to start England's first match. That said, he could still make the roster and hope to be healthy for matches later in the competition.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

England's Chilwell hurts hamstring, big doubt for World Cup

England might have lost another full back to injury ahead of the World Cup after Ben Chilwell hurt his hamstring playing for Chelsea in the Champions League

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes to Dubai for rehab James (knee) has traveled to Dubai for a weeklong rehabilitation program, his club announced Monday.

Impact James is still expected to be out until after the World Cup, though evidently his knee is fit enough that he can make an hours-long flight. Interestingly Christian Pulisic has started two consecutive matches as a right wing-back, a role he'll hope to keep in the next few games in order to keep up his rhythm before going to Qatar himself with the United States.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Players gripped by injury fear as World Cup draws near

The distress on Raphael Varane’s face said it all

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS