SAD: Reece James is out of Chelsea’s squad entirely not just against Southampton but…
SAD: Reece James is out of Chelsea’s squad entirely not just against Southampton but…
Reece James injury scare is back and Graham Potter had worried about his fitness and this is why he has been left out of the Chelsea squad entirely.
As revealed by The Athletic, it was to be expected after his spell against Dortmund, indeed it’s been premeditated to the point of leaking the night before.
We might have anticipated James to be on the bench, but leaving him out entirely just means he’s guaranteed a full game off, meaning he will be in perfect shape for the essential return leg against Dortmund.
Ben Chilwell is in a similar situation, having only made his first start in midweek. We can see him getting another hour tomorrow, allowing at least one of our two first choice full backs in the team, but equally we can imagine him starting on the bench and getting some action in the second half if he’s needed.
