Chelsea Faces Leicester Without Reece James

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that captain Reece James will miss the upcoming Premier League match against Leicester City due to a hamstring injury. This marks another setback for James, who recently returned from a previous hamstring issue. The squad, however, is largely fit, with players like Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill improving after withdrawing from international duty. Maresca expressed cautious optimism regarding the fitness of several players, indicating that while some are better, others remain doubtful ahead of the match. Chelsea currently sits third in the league and aims to maintain its strong performance despite the injury challenges. The team is preparing for a challenging series of fixtures, making squad fitness a priority.