Reece James
25-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Injuries continue to define James's young career, limiting him to just 19 appearances last season, still his highest total since the 2021/22 campaign. His production was a little hit or miss, mostly due to inconsistent minutes because of injury concern. He returned from injuries in January and slowly ramped up his minutes on the pitch, but he rarely started or played extended minutes in back-to-back games. His upside is evident as a defender who gets forward and takes a random set or two, but injury concern and minutes remain a big problem in season-long fantasy.
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.
ANALYSIS
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. However, with 19, Chelsea's previous campaign was his closest.
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. However, with 19, Chelsea's previous campaign was his closest.
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Calm and collected in UCL clincher
James registered one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
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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 okay, he will be part of the squad. As I've said previously, he has his own programme because we try to protect him [after his injury]. We are managing him in both the games and the training sessions that we have. But Reece is fine, and he is available for Sunday."
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Finally logs assist
James assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Manchester United.
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Ready to go Friday
James is fit for Friday's clash with Manchester United after recovering from an illness, per manager Enzo Maresca. "[Reece] James is now okay, he was out with illness for two [training] sessions. Yesterday he had a session with us, which is good."
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Returns to training
James (illness) took part in training Wednesday, according to manager Enzo Maresca. "For Cole, Reece and Christo, today has been first session [of the week],"
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Interested in joining Benfica?
James is exploring his possibility once his Chelsea contract expires and Benfica is one of the teams he'd be interested in playing for, according to Football Transfers.
ANALYSIS
James has struggled with injuries for the better part of the last two seasons, and even if he remains an important player in the Chelsea hierarchy, don't be surprised if he decides to leave the club in the future. The 24-year-old defender is exploring through his representatives the possibility of joining Barcelona or Benfica.
James has struggled with injuries for the better part of the last two seasons, and even if he remains an important player in the Chelsea hierarchy, don't be surprised if he decides to leave the club in the future. The 24-year-old defender is exploring through his representatives the possibility of joining Barcelona or Benfica.