Reports have claimed that there are now doubts over whether Reece James will return from injury when Chelsea were originally hoping.
According to the Evening Standard, there are questions over when he will return from the hamstring injury that has kept him out since the opening game of the season.
Many feared this season we were in for more of the same when it came to James, as reports surfaced that he had picked up another muscle injury to begin the season.
This was a real hope that these problems may have been behind him going into this season, especially after faith was put in him to be the club captain for this season.
Those responsibilities have since then been passed on to vice skipper Ben Chilwell, with the duo being very popular with new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Chelsea unsure on James’ injury
The Argentine has even come out and described James as a ‘perfect’ player already since taking over the club.
After his latest issue, it was claimed at the time that it was a case of weeks rather than months when looking at the potential timeframe for his absence.
However, the latest news on the issue suggest that there is no clarification that he will be back in time to meet those deadlines.
In the England international’s absence, Malo Gusto has stepped up to fill his role in the three league games since.
He has been impressive, particularly in attack, capped off by his two assists against Luton in the only win for the club this season.
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