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.
Starting in FA Cup
James (illness) is in the starting lineup for Friday's FA Cup match against Hull City.
ANALYSIS
James was a late call to face the Tigers in this match, but the captain will get the nod and start in his regular right-back role. James has yet to play in the FA Cup this season, but he's tallied two goals and six assists across 30 matches between the Premier League and the Champions League.
James was a late call to face the Tigers in this match, but the captain will get the nod and start in his regular right-back role. James has yet to play in the FA Cup this season, but he's tallied two goals and six assists across 30 matches between the Premier League and the Champions League.
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Late call to face Hull
James (illness) is a late call for Friday's match against Hull City, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Reece has done modified training, but he's still under the weather. We'll make a decision on Reece tomorrow, but it's good news that he's back on the training pitch. In terms of his injury, he's absolutely fine. He's had a really bad bug but hopefully he's recovered from that."
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Sidelined again
James (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's match against Leeds United.
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Should play Tuesday
James (undisclosed) is an option for Tuesday's match against Leeds United, according to manager Liam Rosenior. "Reece is fit, he's okay. A small issue is that he is feeling unwell today. It's no conspiracy, it's the truth. Hopefully he's well enough to be involved [against Leeds]."
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Targeting Tuesday return
James (undisclosed) is targeting a return Tuesday, per manager Liam Rosenoir."He's so close. He should be fit for Tuesday. It's not a major problem at all. It's a knock. It's a pain management issue. He was doing running yesterday."
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Not an option Saturday
James (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Wolves.
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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.