Reece James has taken another huge step towards recovery by taking part in first-team training with the Chelsea squad out in Abu Dhabi.
The club cameras captured the defender getting stuck into the session, as he continues to make strides in his rehabilitation.
The full-back demonstrated his passing and dribbling abilities in the short clip, a remainder of what supporters can look forward to when he returns.
That date might not be too far off in the horizon, permitted his healing process is not hurried.
Reece James takes on training
James hasn’t played competitively since damaging his knee against AC Milan in October.
He had dreams of overcoming the injury in time for the World Cup, yet Gareth Southgate decided the risk overpowered the reward.
Instead, the England international watched his compatriots jet off to Qatar whilst he worked his way back to full fitness.
Chelsea initially sent their academy graduate and fellow side-lined star Wesley Fofana to Dubai for the early stages of their treatment.
Graham Potter then included the two young defenders in the 25-man roster that jetted off to Abu Dhabi for a warm-weather training camp.
Potter ensured all of his wounded players were in and around the group, to ensure the bond remained resolute ahead of a huge second-half of the season.
Ben Chilwell, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Ruben Loftus-Cheek also joined James and Fofana out in the United Arab Emirates.
All will be keeping their fingers crossed to be available for Chelsea’s next competitive fixture, Bournemouth at home in the Premier league on the 27th of December.
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