Chelsea Doubtful Over Reece James Comeback Ahead Of Arsenal Showdown

Reece James, the captain of Chelsea, is close to making a full recovery from his injury, but he could not be ready for the Blues’ match against Arsenal the next Saturday.

James has not played since suffering a hamstring tear during Chelsea’s Premier League debut against Liverpool in August. James, 23, is working towards full match fitness, but according to insiders, it’s “too early” to say whether or not he will be in the squad for the Gunners’ trip to Stamford Bridge.

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The right-back position has been a sign of Chelsea’s fragmented season thus far, with James’ absence made worse by Malo Gusto’s fill-in James’ three-match suspension. Marc Cucurella performed admirably in the position during Gusto’s suspension, and Mauricio Pochettino has even resorted to utilising left-sided players in the position. The Chelsea manager may suddenly have too many options on that side with Gusto back in the picture and James getting close to being fit.

The right-back position has been a sign of Chelsea’s fragmented season thus far, with James’ absence made worse by Malo Gusto’s fill-in James’ three-match suspension. Marc Cucurella performed admirably in the position during Gusto’s suspension, and Mauricio Pochettino has even resorted to utilising left-sided players in the position. The Chelsea manager may suddenly have too many options on that side with Gusto back in the picture and James getting close to being fit.

The Blues’ recent improvement will be put to the test the following Saturday night as Arsenal travels across London to Stamford Bridge.