Reece James - Page 14 - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Back in training James (ankle) was pictured training fully Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Brentford.

Impact This is a good sign for James, as it looks like his ankle is well enough to run on. It's unknown if he's ready to start a Premier League match, but more information should come out in the next few days and if he can continue to train fully before Saturday, he could be an option to start

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Withdrawn from national team James has withdrawn from the English national team because of his ankle injury.

Impact This isn't much of a surprise after Thomas Tuchel's comments last week about James only training in a pool. James originally had a timeline of three or four weeks and it's possible that'll be how long he's out, putting his status for the Oct. 16 contest in doubt, as well.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday James will miss Saturday's match against Southampton and will not be joining England over the international break, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "Reece is training in the poo...

Impact This update is almost the opposite of what Gareth Southgate said Thursday, so there appears to have been a lack of communication between the sides. James will miss Saturday's match and since he's only working in the pool at the moment, there's no guarantee he'll be ready after the break.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available against Southampton James (ankle) could be available for Saturday's match against Southampton after being included in the England national team list, according to coach Gareth Southgate.

Impact James isn't expected to start Saturday, but it's good news that he could be an option. His ankle injury was originally thought to keep him out an extended period, but this update could see him only miss a midweek Champions League match. Still, Cesar Azpilicueta or Callum Hudson-Odoi are expected to start on the right wing against Southampton.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one week James will be out a minimum of one week, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact This is somewhat of a good sign, as there have been reports of a high-ankle sprain for James, which would keep him out multiple weeks, at a minimum. There's a chance James can recover over the break and be an option for the Sept. 16 trip to Brentford. Until then, Cesar Azpilicueta is expected to be the guy on the right wing, though Callum Hudson-Odoi is also an option.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Off with ankle injury James was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match with Manchester City due to an ankle issue.

Impact James was subbed off in the 29th minute after succumbing to an ankle injury. More information about the extent of injury should be available ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match at Juventus. He was replaced by Thiago Silva, pushing Cesar Azpilicueta to the right wing.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in four crosses James took an off target shot, crossed four times (one accurate) and created three chances during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Zenit.

Impact James was active on both sides of the ball from his wingback role during Tuesday's Champions League opener. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Chelsea in chances created and interceptions in the victory.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off with straight red James assisted the opener, but he was sent off just before the break because of a hand ball on the line in Saturday's match against Liverpool.

Impact After a VAR check Saturday, a handball was confirmed for James and he was in turn given a straight red even though it hit a different body part first. It'll be hard to overturn given that he also swung his arm to get the ball off, meaning someone else will have to play wing-back after the break, possibly Cesar Azpilicueta.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League: Romelu Lukaku scores in Chelsea return; United extend road streak

Romelu Lukaku got on the board in his return to the EPL, while Harry Kane made a cameo for Spurs and Man U drew Southampton.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Premier League: Romelu Lukaku scores in Chelsea return; United extend road streak

Involved in both goals James had an assist and scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing nine times (two accurate), creating four chances and making three tackles during Sunday's 2-0...

Impact James set up Romelu Lukaku in the 15th minute before scoring himself in the 35th to play a hand in both Chelsea goals. The goal and assist were the first of the season for the wide man while his three tackles led Chelsea in the win.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances James took an off target shot, crossed once accurately, created two chances, blocked a shot and made an interception during Friday's 0-0 draw with Scotland.

Impact James helped England keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Friday. The fullback finished with team-high totals in chances created, blocks and interceptions in the draw.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple categories James crossed three times inaccurately, created a chance, blocked a shot and made seven tackles (winning four) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Impact James was active on both sides of the ball from his wing back role during Saturday's Champions League title win over Manchester City. The wide man finished with team-high totals in crosses, blocks and tackles in the win.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes as center-back James started the final two league matches of the season as a center-back, compiling nine crosses from seven corners with five tackles.

Impact James had been a full-back or wing-back all season until the final two matches when he swapped places with Cesar Azpilicueta. He'll have upside because of a role on set pieces, but while he's completing more passes as a center-back, he's not getting in as advanced positions.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in finale James had one shot not on target, four crosses (one accurate) and five tackles (three won) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Wolves.

Impact James started the final two matches of the season, creating two chances from 11 crosses. He looks like a future stud at right-back for Chelsea after coming on this season, accruing two assists, 18 shots and 109 crosses in 24 appearances (16 starts).

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Provides seven crosses during loss James put in seven crosses (two accurate), took one shot (off target), and created three scoring chances during Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Liverpool.

Impact James returned to the starting XI at right wing-back and played well despite conceding five goals. He could keep his place in the side for Sunday's league finale against Wolverhampton, especially given he's started the past four of five matches.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

REECE JAMES NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

Premier League: Romelu Lukaku scores in Chelsea return; United extend road streak