With Malo Gusto pushed over to left-back, James starting on the right and played 53 minutes before coming off. During his time on the pitch, James had nine final third entries — the second most among Chelsea players. He also had six crosses, more than any Chelsea player, and 14 passes in the final third.

Reece James made his long awaited return to action for Chelsea in their defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday as he played his first Premier League minutes since May.James, who was suspended for

Enzo Maresca's men fell to a 2-1 defeat against Liverpool, but put up a spirited performance against Arne Slot's table-topping Reds. James himself lasted just over 50 minutes before he was replaced, but he managed to make an impression on Chelsea fans. They've have plenty to say about their captain on social media.

Enzo Maresca has said Chelsea captain Reece James has recovered from injury and is available to make his first appearance of the season against Liverpool on Sunday.

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

Chelsea captain Reece James has recovered from injury and is available to make his season debut at Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, manager Enzo Maresca said.

Chelsea have named their team to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday with Reece James making his first appearance of the campaign at Anfield.The Chelsea captain returns to the side at

The latest Chelsea injury news as Enzo Maresca and his squad have a quick turnaround before the UEFA Conference League clash with Panathinaikos on Thursday evening.

At the start of the game, Reece James was tested by powerful runs from Cody Gakpo, who always looked to take on the Chelsea captain. This was likely an attempt to isolate him and