Reece James
25-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.
Brilliant performance vs Nottingham
James scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
ANALYSIS
James was also involved in two of the three goals for Chelsea Saturday, scoring and assisting against Nottingham. He was effective both in the attack and defense, recording two shots on target, two key passes, one tackle won, two key passes while also keeping a clean sheet. Not only did he start the last four league games, he's managed to play all 90 minutes, recording six tackles won seven won aerials and recording two assists with seven key passes just in that span.
James was also involved in two of the three goals for Chelsea Saturday, scoring and assisting against Nottingham. He was effective both in the attack and defense, recording two shots on target, two key passes, one tackle won, two key passes while also keeping a clean sheet. Not only did he start the last four league games, he's managed to play all 90 minutes, recording six tackles won seven won aerials and recording two assists with seven key passes just in that span.
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Fit to play Saturday
James (hamstring) is fit to play in Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Football London.
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Could play Saturday
James (hamstring) has a chance to return for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest, per Kieran Gill of the Daily Mail.
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Injury deemed minor
James (undisclosed) has withdrawn from the English national team due to precaution and is expected to only be dealing with a minor injury, according to Bobby Vincent of Football London.
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Withdraws from England squad
James (undisclosed) was selected by England to participate in forthcoming games against Wales and Latvia but ultimately won't be involved due to injury, the club announced. After the match, James stated "at the moment I'm close to my best," so there's reason to believe he won't miss time for Chelsea.
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Assists in 2-1 away defeat
James assisted once to go with eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United.
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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.