“He can do better i will start him” – Enzo Maresca confirms he will give 24 year old Chelsea player is first chance to start against Liverpool

 

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Reece James Ready for Return: Chelsea’s Captain Fit for Liverpool Clash

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has provided an important update on the health of Reece James ahead of their crucial Premier League match against Liverpool this Sunday. After a lengthy break for international fixtures, Chelsea will resume league action with what promises to be a challenging away game at Anfield.

Reece James’ Injury Status: A Return to the Squad?

Blues captain Reece James, 24, has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury, leading to plenty of speculation about whether he will be included in the matchday squad for the first time this season. Earlier this week, fans were thrilled to see James back in training, sparking hope of his imminent return.

In his pre-match press conference, Maresca shared the much-anticipated news regarding the right-back’s fitness. The Chelsea boss confirmed that James is fully fit and ready for selection.

“He’s available. Finally, he’s back,” Maresca said. “He worked with us throughout the international break, and it’s fantastic news, especially for him, because getting injured is never easy. But there’s no need to rush him.”

Looking Forward: A Cautious Approach for Reece James

Chelsea supporters will undoubtedly be crossing their fingers, hoping this marks a turning point for James, who has had his fair share of injury troubles in the past. When fit, James is one of the Premier League’s top talents, combining defensive solidity with attacking flair. The key challenge for him now is to remain available and injury-free moving forward.

Fortunately for Chelsea, they have the talented Malo Gusto as an excellent backup option at right-back. This allows Maresca to ease James back into action gradually, without putting too much pressure on him too soon.

While it’s yet to be seen how quickly James will return to full match fitness, his name on the team sheet—whether starting or on the bench—against Liverpool will be a welcome sight for Chelsea fans.

Eyes on England: Reece James and International Aspirations

In the background of James’ mind, he’s likely thinking about a potential return to the England squad, especially with former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel now in charge of the national team. Tuchel, who has previously worked with James, referred to him as a player of “huge quality” during their time together at Stamford Bridge.

If James can stay fit, a return to international duty could well be on the cards, further motivating the defender to regain his top form for both club and country.