Reece James
26-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.
Could be held out as precaution
James is a late call for Wednesday's Carabao Cup match against Arsenal as a precaution, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "I'll make a decision on Cole, Reece and Malo tomorrow; I'm giving them some extra time. I appreciate that doing the press conference two days before is not ideal - sorry about that - but I've got time to make a decision [as to whether they are available]."
ANALYSIS
James was not an option for the FA Cup match over the weekend and is at risk of missing out again, as the defender could sit out as a precaution. This is something to monitor, but likely a minor issue, with the club claiming there is no major injury concern. It appears they are more focused on the league campaign and having key players fit, potentially missing more Cup matches moving forward due to his bad injury history.
James was not an option for the FA Cup match over the weekend and is at risk of missing out again, as the defender could sit out as a precaution. This is something to monitor, but likely a minor issue, with the club claiming there is no major injury concern. It appears they are more focused on the league campaign and having key players fit, potentially missing more Cup matches moving forward due to his bad injury history.
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Two crosses Sunday
James had two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.
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Notches assist in defeat
James assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.
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Nets one in draw
James scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.
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Dishes assist in defeat
James assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 2-1 loss against Atalanta.
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Assist on strong day of service
James assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Arsenal.
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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.