Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Reece James is not injured but is resting to prevent a repeat injury after missing Chelsea’s defeat at Brighton on Tuesday.
With his history of injuries that have plagued him over the past three years, Chelsea fans were immediately concerned when James was not named in the squad.
However, Maresca confirmed after the game that the 25-year-old. Captain was only rested to manage the fixture list.
“It was planned. He’s fine. He trained normally. It’s just a matter of preventing further injuries,” Maresca said.
James, who has featured for the Blues sporadically in the 2024-25 campaign due to his continuous battle with a debilitating injury โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันที record. Was left out of the matchday squad that went up against Brighton in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Maresca also provided an update on key striker Nicolas Jackson, who missed the game with a hamstring injury and is yet to confirm whether he will be available for Friday’s Premier League clash.
“Sometimes you have to play without certain players to see how important they are,” Maresca added.
“We’ve spoken about Nico many times. He has a role in both attack and defense. His pressing is always good and he’s always dangerous in attack.
“He won’t be out for too long but we’ll have to see if he’s ready for the next game.”