Chelsea Boss Mauricio Pochettino provides update on Reece James’ injury
In a recent press conference covered by football.london, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino revealed that Chelsea skipper Reece James has been recovering steadily from his recent hamstring injury suffered in training.
Around a month ago on 17th August, James suffered this hamstring injury while training and missed international duty with England as a result.
He’s recovering well. He is starting to do things on the pitch with the ball. He’s really well.
James’s injury has been quite a blow for Chelsea. Chelsea have managed to register only one win in 4 Premier League matches and are currently standing at 12th and will need him back to lead the team ASAP.
![Reece James is expected to return after the international break.](https://www.astamfordbridgetoofar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/chelsea-fc-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-1200x731.jpg)
However, Pochettino has confidence in his team’s skipper and said that the 23-year-old is eager to return to the fray, but mentioned that it may come around the October international break. The Argentine manager added:
“He’s desperate to return and help the team. I hope he’s close and hope he can be available before the next international break.”
Reece James is a rising star in English football. He certainly possesses immense potential to become a very instrumental player for our club but that can’t happen if he keeps getting injured.
![Chelsea right-back Reece James is currently in recovery.](https://www.astamfordbridgetoofar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Reece-James.jpg)
James has a not-so-good history of injuries. James has been plagued by many injuries in recent years. He has missed 25 games alone due to various injuries in the 2022/23 campaign.
The 23-year-old is currently regarded as one of England’s finest players but he can easily lose this impression if he keeps getting injured repeatedly. His counterpart Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool, who is regarded as one of the best current full-backs in the world is the complete opposite when it comes to injuries.
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Not to mention, injuries can take a toll on the player’s form as well. Right now, we are lucky to have Malo Gusto as our starting right-back and the former Olympique Lyonnais starlet has shown he can hold the fort in James’ absence. He is expected to start against Bournemouth on Sunday.