Reece James’ long-awaited return to Chelsea has been delayed due to injury, with the defender’s ‘hamstring not healing as well as expected’

Reece James’ return to football has been delayed as the Chelsea star’s recovery from a hamstring injury takes longer than expected.

According to reports, recovery is slowing down, with club doctors believing the defender’s hamstring injury has not healed as well as expected.

However, according to The Sun, insiders at Stamford Bridge claim there has been no relapse or new injury to the affected muscle.

Report claim Chelsea insiders believe Reece James’ injury has not healed as well as expected

James suffered the injury this summer after being sidelined for a long time due to a hamstring operation in December 2023.

In the 2023-24 season, he played just 10 Premier League games, having played just 16 the season before that.

His injury meant his selection for the England squad for the 2024 European Championship failed in the final of the European Championship.

James has been out of action since last summer after suffering a recurring hamstring injury

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is looking forward to Reece James’ return to the first team

The 24-year-old full-back has struggled with hamstring injuries throughout his career, which has undoubtedly prevented him from reaching the full potential of his immense talent.

There is no set date yet for James’ comeback, but fans are hoping to see a club favourite playing in the first team before the end of the calendar year.