Enzo Maresca Reveals reason why Reece James will miss out on Chelsea vs Leicester City Match

Chelsea’s captain Reece James will be unavailable for this weekend’s Premier League match against Leicester City due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed the news during his pre-match press conference on Thursday, explaining that James felt something during training and the club decided not to take any risks with the 24-year-old.

James, who has been limited to just four appearances this season, will miss the Saturday lunchtime kick-off at King Power Stadium. Maresca assured fans that the injury is not expected to be long-term, but it’s unclear when James will return to action. Chelsea has been cautious with their captain’s recovery, especially given his history of hamstring issues.

Maresca also spoke about the mental impact of injuries on James, acknowledging how tough it can be for the player. “If every time he gets an injury it becomes hard for him, for me it’s even worse,” said Maresca. However, he also emphasized that these things happen in football, and James must accept the situation.

This injury setback is another blow for Chelsea, as they were hoping to have their star defender back in the squad after he trained with the team earlier this week. The Blues are currently in third place in the Premier League and will be hoping to continue their strong start to the season despite the absence of their captain.

Maresca added that he is uncertain how long James will be sidelined, and while he may not be available for this weekend’s match, there is hope he could be ready for Chelsea’s next fixture against Aston Villa on December 1.