Maresca’s management of James from here will be pivotal. The Italian said on Friday that the defender’s body will not take the strain of playing more than once a week for some time and whether he even travels to Athens for Thursday’s Conference League meeting with Panathanikos remains to be seen.

Chelsea defender Reece James has encountered yet another setback after suffering another injury. As fans eagerly await updates on his condition, questions arise about the impact this injury will have on his performance and the team.

Chelsea captain Reece James is positive that the team would end the season strongly. The England international spoke after his side's 2-1 defeat against