Reece James Faces New Hamstring Injury Setback, Ruled Out of Leicester Match

Chelsea captain Reece James is sidelined again after feeling discomfort in training, raising concerns over his recurring injury history.

Reece James will miss Chelsea's Premier League match against Leicester City on Saturday due to a new hamstring injury sustained in training earlier this week.
The injury marks James' ninth hamstring issue in five years, with his fitness struggles limiting him to just 18 starts since December 2022.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed James is the only player definitively unavailable for the weekend, emphasizing the need to avoid risks given the player's history.
James, who returned to action in October following hamstring surgery last December, had recently completed consecutive full matches for the first time in over 18 months.
Maresca expressed hope that the injury is minor, but with fixtures coming every three days, James' availability for upcoming games remains uncertain.