Frank Lampard confirms Chelsea setback with Reece James and Mason Mount out Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has confirmed that Reece James and Mason Mount are probably for the rest of this season due to their respective injuries. The boss revealed that James picked up a hamstring injury while playing against Real Madrid last week. Although … Read more
Chelsea star Reece James recollects how he hated playing right-back Reece James has described how he came tantalisingly close to becoming a striker at Chelsea before realising his best position in the team. James is currently one of the top right-backs in Europe after graduating from Chelsea’s youth academy. The 23-year-old began practising with his … Read more
Reece James not in Chelsea squad for clash against Leeds United A major injury blow was dealt to Chelsea ahead of their matchup with Leeds United, as Reece James hasn’t been named in the squad for the Premier League clash later today (4 March). Graham Potter has been told that this will be a make-or-break … Read more
Chelsea eye Atletico Madrid’s Nahuel Molina as a replacement for Reece James According to journalist Simon Phillips, via Chelsea Dodgers (h/t Football.London), Chelsea are eyeing an opportunity to sign World Cup-winning right-back Nahuel Molina as a replacement/backup for Reece James. After weeks out due to a knee injury that was picked up in October and … Read more
Chelsea are set to accelerate Josip Juranovic interest amidst Reece James’ injury According to Daily Mail, Chelsea are set to revisit their interest in talented Croatian right-back Josip Juranovic in the aftermath of the latest injury that Reece James has suffered. James, who returned to footballing action in the game against Bournemouth did not last … Read more
Reece James shares Ben Chilwell disappointment as Chelsea duo step up their recovery Speaking to the club’s official website (h/t Football.London), Chelsea star Reece James talked about Ben Chilwell and shared his disappointment and plans as the duo step up their recovery from respective injuries. James picked up a knee injury at San Siro playing … Read more
Chelsea set comeback dates for injured duo Reece James and Wesley Fofana According to The Athletic (subscription required) (h/t Metro), Chelsea are optimistic that injured duo Reece James and Wesley Fofana will be available for selection when the Blues next take the field in competitive action against Bournemouth on December 27. James picked up a … Read more
Inter Milan will demand £50m for Chelsea target Denzel Dumfries According to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Football.London), Inter Milan will demand a fee of around £50m if they are to let go of Chelsea target and Netherlands international Denzel Dumfries. The Blues are in the market for a backup right-back/right wing-back because of the worry … Read more
Chelsea promote Neil Bath, mentor of James and Mount at the academy, to first-team role According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea have promoted Neil Bath, who was the mentor of Reece James and Mason Mount at the academy, to a role in the first team. The 57-year-old will now become the director of football development … Read more
Gareth Southgate believes selecting Reece James for the England World Cup squad could have been arrogant Addressing the media after announcing the final squad (h/t Evening Standard), England manager Gareth Southgate explained the reasoning behind the snub of Reece James from the World Cup, citing “too many unknowns” as one of the key factors. The … Read more