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Shines in return to Premier League James scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 4-0 win over Burnley.

Impact James opened the scoring with a goal in the 48th minute before setting up Kai Havertz in the 55th to play a role in two of Chelsea's four goals. The goal was the fifth of the season for the wing-back while his assist was number six on the campaign.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets more minutes midweek James played 15 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's FA Cup win against Luton Town.

Impact James has come off the bench in each of the last two matches and should be fit enough to start Saturday if all goes well. Despite having not appeared in league play since December, he has a couple bench appearances in him and there's no reason he won't be in the XI at Burnley on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs on in Carabao Cup James (hamstring) subbed into Sunday's Carabao Cup Final defeat against Liverpool in the 57th minute and played the final hour of the game (including extra time).

Impact James replaced an injured Cesar Azpilicueta just before the hour mark of Sunday's game, and he played well in the cup final and slotted home his penalty kick in the shootout. It was James' first appearance since suffering a hamstring injury in December, but he looks fit and ready to play again versus Burnley next weekend.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for cup final James (hamstring) "looked brilliant in the last two training sessions," according to Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, but he doesn't yet know if he's "crazy enough to put [James] on...

Impact James has been out since December with a hamstring injury, but he has recently returned to training and has a chance of making his return at the weekend. Tuchel said Friday that he wants to take it slowly with the 22-year-old and not rush his return, but also that he "looked so strong and confident and involved in training." Cesar Azpilicueta would likely continue at right back if Tuchel's "reasonable side" wins out and he decides that James isn't quite ready yet.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training James (hamstring) was seen in team training Thursday ahead of Sunday's League Cup final.

Impact James has been edging closer in recent weeks and he's back in training, which is a good sign moving forward. He may not be ready to start in the Cup final Sunday, but if all goes well, he could be ready for Chelsea's next league match March 5 against Burnley.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return to team training James (hamstring) is expected to participate in team training soon with manager Thomas Tuchel telling reporters, "He's still in individual training, progressing a lot and doing alm...

Impact James will be sidelined for his fifth straight contest when he misses out versus Crystal Palace on Saturday. Considering he is just returning to team training, James will be hard-pressed to play versus Lille on Tuesday and may be better-served targeting the club's Feb. 27 matchup with Leicester City.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume team training James (hamstring) is still not back at first-team training and will not take part in the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup. Manager Thomas Tuchel told reporters, "He needs some time in team...

Impact James has missed the team's last four EPL contests while dealing with his hamstring problem. Considering he won't be able to train with the team while it is in Abu Dhabi, the midfielder should probably be considered questionable at best heading into the next domestic clash with Crystal Palace on Feb. 19.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins individual training James (hamstring) has started individual training work but remains without an announced recovery timeline. Manager Thomas Tuchel told reporters, "He is back on the pitch which is g...

Impact While a return to the training pitch for James is certainly a step in the right direction, he has yet to get back into first-team training sessions. The midfielder was originally expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks, which would still put his return until late February to early March. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him back any time soon.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out six-eight weeks James (hamstring) will be out for six-to-eight weeks with a torn hamstring, according to Matt Law.

Impact James will be out for over a month and a half with a torn hamstring, an injury that won't require surgery. It's unclear who will take over on the right side of the midfielder as James plays a defensive game as an advanced wing-back. Perhaps Cesar Azpilicueta could make the transition.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring issue James suffered a hamstring injury Wednesday and could be out a period of time, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Unless this is a minor tweak, James is all but guaranteed to miss Sunday's match against Liverpool. That means Chelsea have to make a decision on the right wing. Move Cesar Azpilicueta up or use someone like Christian Hudson-Odoi or Christian Pulisic.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with undisclosed injury James was forced off in the 30th minute against Brighton on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Marcos Alonso.

Impact With the quick turnaround before Sunday's matchup with Liverpool, James could be in danger of missing out. If that's the case, Alonso would almost certainly take his place in the starting XI, though he won't generate crosses at the same rate as James.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in interceptions, clearances James took an off target shot, crossed four times (one accurate), made five interceptions and three clearances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Aston VIlla.

Impact James scored an own goal that opened the scoring, but recovered from there as Chelsea came from behind to win the match. The wide man finished with team-high totals in interceptions and clearances in the win.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reece James own goal puts Aston Villa ahead of Chelsea ' Premier League

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Provides assist in win James provided one assist from six chances created on five crosses (three accurate) and took three shots (one on goal) during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Everton.

Impact James came close to scoring on a few occasions as well but more importantly has created nine chances in his last two matches and set up Mason Mount's second half goal. While efficiency has declined for James and his teammates on occasion, his role in the attack means games like Thursday are still likely to occur with some frequency. After all, when James has done well to become as much of a winger as a defender, he's put himself into key positions to take on high-value chances.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances James created three chances and made three tackles during Saturday's 3-2 win over Leeds.

Impact James did well Saturday bombing forward down the right-flank and creating a plethora of excellent chances. The right-back is one of the best in the league and is worth playing in all formats. Next up is a clash with a struggling Everton side.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles, three clearances James took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately, made two interceptions, three tackles (winning all three) and three clearances during Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Zenit.

Impact James was held off the scoresheet as Chelsea settled for a draw against Zenit on Wednesday. The wingback finished with the second highest amount of tackles and interceptions on the team in the draw.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reece James's 100th game for Chelsea: 'The goal is that when you hear Chelsea, you think Reece James' Moulded in Richmond, fine-tuned in Wigan and now thriving at Stamford Bridge - this is Reece James's journey to prominence with Chelsea

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sends in seven crosses James took a shot on goal, crossed seven times (one accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 3-2 loss to West Ham.

Impact James was held off the scoresheet as Chelsea dropped points away to West Ham on Saturday. The wingback finished with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team in the loss.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against West Ham James (undisclosed) is in the XI to face West Ham Saturday.

Impact James is good to go after sitting out the previous game. He has posted three goals, two assists, 15 shots and 14 chances created in his last six starts.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against West Ham James (undisclosed) is training and available for Saturday's trip to West Ham, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact James may have simply been rested midweek after going a full 90 in the team's prior four matches. Instead of saying rest, it was labeled as a possible issue. If that's the case, it's expected James will be in the XI and ready for a full 90 against West Ham.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Watford James (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Watford.

Impact There was a chance this would happen for James after Thomas Tuchel mentioned him in the presser. This doesn't seem like a major worry for James on a short week and in his place Wednesday, Cesar Azpilicueta is starting on the right wing.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt against Watford James is questionable versus Watford on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury.

Impact James has started six of the club's last seven contests in which he racked up four goals on 16 shots (seven on target), two assists, 36 crosses (nine accurate) and eight corners. If the midfielder is available Wednesday, he should be a top-end fantasy target given his ability to push the attack.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active in draw James sent in 10 crosses (one accurate), creating one chance during Sunday's one-all draw with Manchester United.

Impact James had plenty of chances down the right side of the midfield, but was wildly wasteful Sunday. With so many chances to break the deadlock he failed to get next to anything done and put three shots off target. James has a very favorable match to look forward to, away to Watford on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Juventus James took five shots (three on target), sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created three chances and scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Juventus.

Impact James was one of top Chelsea performers in the rout as he had his way down the right flank, paced his side in shots and chances, and hit the net with a potent cross-shot. He has been a consistent weapon as of late, logging four goals, two assists, 16 chances created and 26 cosses in the last five starts. Chelsea will host Manchester United Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up one of three goals James had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times inaccurately, creating two chances and making three tackles (winning all three) during Saturday's 3-0 win...

Impact James set up N'Golo Kante in the 28th minute assisting Chelsea's second goal of the match. The assist was the fourth of the season for the wingback while his three tackles led Chelsea in the win.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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