A fantastic versatile defender when he is fit, Reece James has had to deal with a crystal body since the start of his career. Physical problems which prevent him from continuing and which keep him away from the field regularly. Absent at the start of the season with Chelsea, the 24-year-old had managed to continue for several weeks. But now, the machine stalled again against Everton this Sunday and the captain of the Blues left in the 27th minute of play.
This Tuesday, the verdict fell. Reece James suffers from a hamstring injury as announced in the London club’s press release: “captain Reece James underwent a medical assessment following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton. The defender was taken off during the first half at Goodison Park and scan results confirmed a hamstring injury. Reece will now begin his rehabilitation program at Cobham.» Malo Gusto will then have to perform at the level for the Blues while some media across the Channel are announcing up to three months of absence for Chelsea number 24.
