Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino provided an update on the recovery of Chelsea’s captain, Reece James, in a recent press conference reported by football. london. James sustained a hamstring injury during training approximately a month ago, on August 17th, causing him to miss international duty with the England national team.

Pochettino expressed confidence in his team’s captain and revealed that the 23-year-old is eager to make his comeback. However, he hinted that James’s return might not occur until after the October international break. Pochettino commented:

“Reece James is a rising star in English football. He possesses immense potential to become a crucial player for our club, but this can only happen if he can avoid recurring injuries.”

James has unfortunately faced a history of injuries in recent years, missing a total of 25 games due to various injuries during the 2022/23 season alone.

While he is currently considered one of England’s top talents, his continuous injury struggles may hinder his progress. In contrast, his counterpart Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool, widely regarded as one of the world’s best full-backs, has maintained a relatively injury-free record.