Reece James injury latest: What Enzo Maresca have said, Instragram message and games Chelsea star could miss

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A look at the latest information surrounding Reece James’ fresh injury setback.

Chelsea captain Reece James has been dealt another injury setback having missed the majority of the season already. The England international has had a torrid time with injuries over recent years, missing 56 games so far across this season and the two previous campaigns.

James did return recently, but he has now suffered a fresh setback that will keep him out of this weekend’s clash with Leicester. Here we round up the latest on the injury, including a message from the Chelsea star himself.

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What Maresca has said

Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Leicester City, Blues boss Maresca said: “We have just one injured player, that is Reece. He felt something and we don’t want to take any risks for the weekend. He is the only one that is not available for this weekend.

“The rest, some of them are better, some of them are still a doubt and we need to wait. Today is the first session we do with all the players [returning] from international. So we will see after today’s session. Hamstring. It’s a muscular problem. We don’t want to take any risks for this weekend and hopefully it’s not something long. He felt something. He has to be out, for sure this weekend and then we’ll see. At the moment we don’t know how long. Then we’ll see.”

What James has said

James wrote on Instagram after his injury was made public: “Hello all, I hope and wish you’re well. This message is to the people who understand & have respect for what I’m going through...I appreciate you so much, your support and kind messages go further than you can ever imagine.

“And just to touch on me...I’m doing okay, been better and also been worse. Another challenge ahead accepted. Eventually I’ll come out on top. Against all odds. Lastly, I’d like to touch on the festive period coming up, these times are tough for everyone! I wish you all a happy and peaceful festive season.”

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The games James could miss

It’s unclear how much time James will miss this time around, but we know he will miss this weekend’s clash with Leicester City, After that, he is unlikely to be risked in the Conference League against Heidenheim on Thursday, with travel also involved in that one.

Aston Villa are next up, at home, in the Premier League next Sunday, and then comes a mid-week clash with Southampton on Wednesday, December 4 and a London derby with Tottenham on December 8.

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