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.
Sets up one of three goals
James had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Barcelona.
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James set up Estevao in the 55th minute assisting Chelsea's second goal while leading the team with four crosses. The assist was the first goal involvement in the Champions League this season for James as he's combined for two shots, three chances created and nine crosses over his last three appearances in the competition while lining up in midfield and at right back.
James set up Estevao in the 55th minute assisting Chelsea's second goal while leading the team with four crosses. The assist was the first goal involvement in the Champions League this season for James as he's combined for two shots, three chances created and nine crosses over his last three appearances in the competition while lining up in midfield and at right back.
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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 Maresca confirmed in a press conference. "The idea was to manage Reece. This is the reason he played 45 minutes. It was planned. I would like Reece to continue second half but we need to protect him."
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Inaccurate in service
James recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Burnley.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.