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Carefully managed James contributed five crosses, four corners and one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Burnley before being substituted at halftime due to workload management, coach Enzo Mares...

Impact James played only one half in Saturday's 2-0 win over Burnley because it was planned for the right-back to be substituted at the break as the coaching staff continues to carefully manage his workload to protect him. James has been handled this way since the beginning of the season, and the approach appears to be working perfectly since he has started nine of his last 12 available games for the Blues either at right-back or in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inaccurate in service James recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Burnley.

Impact None of James' crosses were considered accurate, and the wingback was eventually subbed off. He should be back in the lineup Tuesday in UCL action against Barcelona and will be occupied on the defensive end. Barcelona has 48 goals across 17 La Liga and UCL matches.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Maresca reveals why he replaced Reece James at half-time of Chelsea's win over Burnley

Enzo Maresca has revealed Reece James' half-time substitution during Chelsea's 2-0 win away at Burnley was a planned switch. The Blues' skip...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • goal

Enzo Maresca reveals why he replaced Reece James at half-time of Chelsea's win over Burnley

Jude Bellingham is Back for England: Thomas Tuchel Calls Up Real Madrid Star

Jude Bellingham has been recalled by England for the team's November games after being left off in October.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jude Bellingham is Back for England: Thomas Tuchel Calls Up Real Madrid Star

Five crosses and clean sheet James recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact James had a productive day on both ends of the pitch Saturday. He recorded five crosses and took two shots on the attack, putting pressure on Spurs' defense. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he won six duels, intercepted three passes, made two clearances, blocked one shot and won two tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'You need the consistency' - Enzo Maresca tells Chelsea squad they must find consistency if they are to challenge for Premier League title after dismal Sunderland defeat

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca urged his players to find consistency if they are to compete for the Premier League title this season. The B...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • goal

'You need the consistency' - Enzo Maresca tells Chelsea squad they must find consistency if they are to challenge for Premier League title after dismal Sunderland defeat

Brilliant performance vs Nottingham James scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact James was also involved in two of the three goals for Chelsea Saturday, scoring and assisting against Nottingham. He was effective both in the attack and defense, recording two shots on target, two key passes, one tackle won, two key passes while also keeping a clean sheet. Not only did he start the last four league games, he's managed to play all 90 minutes, recording six tackles won seven won aerials and recording two assists with seven key passes just in that span.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Maresca reveals why he's 'not worried' about Chelsea red cards after Malo Gusto is sent off against Nottingham Forest

Enzo Maresca revealed why he is "not worried" about Chelsea's disciplinary record after Malo Gusto became the latest player to be sent off t...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • goal

Enzo Maresca reveals why he's 'not worried' about Chelsea red cards after Malo Gusto is sent off against Nottingham Forest

Reece James blasts Chelsea 3-0 ahead of Nottingham Forest | Premier League

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Fit to play Saturday James (hamstring) is fit to play in Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Football London.

Impact James suffered a minor hamstring injury with England but is back available and fit to play in Saturday's clash against Forest. James should return directly in the starting squad, in the midfield or backline depending on the options.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Saturday James (hamstring) has a chance to return for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest, per Kieran Gill of the Daily Mail.

Impact James could play during Saturday's trip assuming all goes to plan. His hamstring injury was always considered a minor one, and it appears he could be back immediately after the break, despite withdrawing from the England squad. James has gone the full 90 in his last three starts, but could return in a bench role.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

8 Players in Danger of Being Left off of England’s 2026 World Cup Squad

Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer headline the eight players that Thomas Tuchel could choose to leave off of England's 2026 World Cup squad.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

8 Players in Danger of Being Left off of England’s 2026 World Cup Squad

'People will take your role' - Morgan Rogers lays down England challenge after scoring first Three Lions goal as Jude Bellingham & Cole Palmer miss out

Morgan Rogers was delighted to make the most of his opportunity to impress for England against Wales, with the Aston Villa playmaker aware t...

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • goal

'People will take your role' - Morgan Rogers lays down England challenge after scoring first Three Lions goal as Jude Bellingham & Cole Palmer miss out

Injury deemed minor James (undisclosed) has withdrawn from the English national team due to precaution and is expected to only be dealing with a minor injury, according to Bobby Vincent of Football Lo...

Impact James was withdrawn from the national team for the upcoming break after some concerns about an injury, sending some spiraling. However, it is now known he is not dealing with a major injury, with his dropping from the team more of a precautionary move to allow him to focus on recovery. If these claims remain true, the defender should return when Chelsea is back in action Oct. 18 against Nottingham Forest, with the defender starting in five of his nine appearances this season.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from England squad James (undisclosed) was selected by England to participate in forthcoming games against Wales and Latvia but ultimately won't be involved due to injury, the club announced.

Impact James is dealing with an apparent injury and ultimately won't join the England squad for international duty. The defender will likely be assessed in the coming days in London to determine the extent of the issue, although he will have two weeks to recover before the clash against Nottingham Forest after the break. James has started four of the last five games of Chelsea and a potential absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Malo Gusto likely getting a larger role until he returns.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 2-1 away defeat James assisted once to go with eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United.

Impact James provided his first goal contribution of the season as he assisted Trevoh Chalobah to bring the game back to 2-1 against Manchester United with only 10 men. James has taken seven set pieces this season, including three corners. In total, he made eight crosses and was successful with two. He also won two of his three tackles, made two interceptions and four clearances.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea news: Reece James confident about Champions League Chelsea news: Reece James confident about Champions League

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • BBC.CO.UK

Great two-way play James had six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 24th minute.

Impact For the Chelsea team's latest game, two players logged multiple accurate crosses, Pedro Neto and James. Unlike the former, Chelsea's captain recorded several interceptions, leading said category Sunday. While he is healthy, Chelsea will continue to use him whenever. As always, the question becomes whether or not his health will hold up. Since the 2022-23 Premier League, each EPL season includes fewer than 20 appearances from James.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea's Fernández calls US heat dangerous, says FIFA should avoid afternoon World Cup kickoffs

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández heads into Sunday’s Club World Cup final wary of the weather, along with Paris Saint-Germain

JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Chelsea advances to Club World Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Palmeiras

Chelsea scored the go-ahead goal on Malo Gusto’s 83rd-minute shot that went in after a pair of deflections, beating Palmeiras 2-1 for a spot in the Club World Cup semifinals

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Tuchel runs into early problems with England as critics circle

German coach Thomas Tuchel was brought in as England manager to get the national team from soccer’s birthplace “over the line” at a World Cup for the first time since 1966

JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Chelsea wins Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners

Chelsea has rallied to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final and become the first team to have all four of UEFA’s club competitions in its trophy collection

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Calm and collected in UCL clincher James registered one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact With a Champions League spot hanging in the balance, it made sense that James, Chelsea's captain, started against Nottingham Forest. The defender's 2024-25 season concludes with one goal, two assists, 51 crosses (12 accurate), 23 corners and 14 chances created. Defensively, he logged 21 clearances, 13 interceptions, nine tackles won and six blocks. James' last three starts indicate that he is a winning piece, so the right-back being healthy likely ensures his game usage moving forward.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney called up by England for first time since Saudi move

Ivan Toney has received his first call-up by England since moving to play his club soccer in Saudi Arabia

MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Following personal programme James is following a personal programme and is cautiously managed by the coaches and medical team to avoid any setback, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference. "Reece is o...

Impact James is available and building his fitness gradually with the Blues to avoid any setback from his injury. He is cautiously managed in both games and training sessions to protect him. He will likely be in the starting XI for the season finale against Nottingham Forest on Sunday if deemed fit enough to start a second game in a row.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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