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Chelsea handed fitness boost as captain Reece James returns to training after hamstring injury

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<p>James has been out all season with an injury, having last featured for the team in May. The right-back <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/reece-james-more-injury-misery-chelsea-star-comeback-from-hamstring-problem-put-on-hold/blt4bbf8092dbb41a9d" target="_blank">suffered another setback in his recovery recently</a>, but he joined his team-mates in training on Monday.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">😍 <a href="https://t.co/Sek5GpeoYP">pic.twitter.com/Sek5GpeoYP</a></p>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1845855675143852436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>It is the first time this season that James has taken part in team training. The 24-year-old has suffered constant injury concerns in recent years. He was limited to just 11 appearances in all competitions last term and 24 the year before.</p>

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<p>The England international is reportedly open to leaving Chelsea in an effort to end his constant injury concerns. His representative is said to have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/reece-james-approaches-barcelona-benfica-plan-quit-chelsea-injury-nightmare/blt95c294483790c04e" target="_blank">reached out to Barcelona and Benfica</a> as he has been advised to move to a warmer climate.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>James joined his Blues co-stars as they prepare for their Premier League clash against Liverpool on Sunday. However, the Anfield clash may be too soon for James to make his return.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR JAMES?

Chelsea handed fitness boost as captain Reece James returns to training after hamstring injury | Goal.com

Chelsea captain Reece James returned to training as the full-back took another step towards his Premier League return.