Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterReece James has largely stayed clear of any significant injuries this season, making 36 appearances in all competitions, his most since 2021/22.But the Chelsea captain has been out of action since mid-March with a hamstring injury, raising fears that he could be experiencing another setback.James last featured in his sides 1-0 loss at Newcastle on 14 March, missing the most recent England camp. You may like Is Reece James injured? Injury update on Chelsea star Is Reece James injured? Premier League injury update on Chelsea full-back Is Reece James injured this week? Injury latest on Chelsea defender When could Reece James return for Chelsea?Liam Rosenior suggested the right-back was making good progress in his recovery before last weekends 7-0 FA Cup quarter-final drubbing of Port Vale.But will James be ready to play in Sundays Premier League game against title hopefuls Manchester City at Stamford Bridge?Rosenior has not been able to provide any certainty.I don't know, he said when asked if James could be involved against City. We work day-to-day, so I don't want to give a timeline and not come through with that timeline, put pressure on those players, but they're all working really, really well at this moment.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.It seems like this weekends match could come too soon for James, then, particularly given his injury history.Chelsea will not want to risk any aggravation of his hamstring problem, and James will be looking ahead to the World Cup, now just a couple of months away.The 26-year-old is likely to be a key player for the Three Lions in North America if he remains fit.Get VIP Premier League tickets HERE with Seat Unique!For a die-hard fan, Seat Unique is a shortcut to those sold-out, high-stakes Premier League matches that usually feel out of reach without years of loyalty points. By partnering directly with clubs like Manchester United, Spurs, and Everton, they provide 100% official, guaranteed entry without the red tape of memberships or ballots. Its a secure way to bypass the resale lottery and walk straight into the ground with a prime view, making those "once-in-a-lifetime" derbies actually doable.View DealChelsea will also hope that he returns for a crucial final few weeks of the season, as Roseniors side look to secure a top five spot in the Premier League and qualify for the Champions League.It is a busy period for the Blues, who host Manchester United after playing City, then travel to Brighton & Hove Albion before their FA Cup semi-final with Leeds United on 25 April.Having James back for some key upcoming games could be a major boost for Chelsea.TOPICSChelseaPremier LeagueCallum Rice-CoatesCallum is a football writer who has had work published by the likes of BBC Sport, the Independent, BT Sport and the Blizzard, amongst various others. A lifelong Wrexham fan, he is hoping Ryan Reynolds can lead his hometown club to the promised land.
