Chelsea's Reece James Out with Hamstring Injury

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is preparing for an emotional match against his former club Leicester City, but will be without team captain Reece James due to a recurring hamstring injury. James sustained this latest setback during training and is unavailable for the upcoming Premier League match, though Maresca hopes he could return for Chelsea's UEFA Conference League match against Heidenheim next week. Maresca acknowledges the strong ties he maintains with Leicester after leading them back to the Premier League last season. Despite Chelsea standing third in the league and Leicester 15th, Maresca warns against underestimating his former team. The manager emphasizes the importance of cautious player management to prevent further injuries.