Reece James has just sent Chelsea fans a brilliant message after dream come back from injury
Chelsea have hit top form and are now getting injured players back including captain Reece James.
Chelsea captain Reece James has proved that not even five months out due to a hamstring problem is going to slow his progress following a brilliant 20-minute return from injury this weekend.
The 24-year-old played like a caged animal who had been released for the first time, winning tackles and setting his team on the attack before producing a terrific ball for striker Nicolas Jackson to score what was the winner at City Ground against Nottingham Forest.
Before what was his first outing in five months, the Chelsea captain teased fans with a message reading; “See you at 5:30 blues”. He then returned with another interesting one after the game with a simple caption: “Are you not entertained?”.
James has established himself as one of the best full-backs in the game in recent times but injuries have threatened to derail his progress and Chelsea’s general growth under the Clearlake ownership.
The Blues are fourth on the Premier League form table this year even though on the actual reading they are seventh, but the returning James admitted the team had found their level and that has been reflected in the results lately.
"I was really happy to play my part in the win and of course, I’m delighted to assist Nicolas. Crossing is a strong attribute of mine, I had the opportunity to put it on a plate for Nicolas and a player of his quality, he was always going to score. “It’s a good win for us and slowly but surely we’re finding our feet. We’re finding a good level and staying consistent week in, week out."
All attention now on Brighton now
Pochettino's team have won their last three games, they have not won more consecutive games in the Premier League under the Argentinian manager and will look to do that when they take to Brighton in midweek.
There is a feeling that if they can win their remaining games, then there is a huge chance they can secure Europa League football despite all the challenges the campaign has thrown at them.