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 newsletterChelseas season is in danger of ending in disappointment fashion after a string of heavy defeats.Having lost 8-2 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16, Liam Roseniors side have slumped to back-to-back 3-0 losses in the Premier League, against Everton and Manchester City respectively.And it has been clear of late that the Blues are missing the influence of captain Reece James. You may like Is Reece James injured? Injury update on Chelsea star Is Reece James injured this weekend? Injury latest on Chelsea captain as Blues face Manchester City Is Reece James injured this week? Injury latest on Chelsea defender When will Reece James play next for Chelsea?James has been out of action with a familiar hamstring issue since a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle last month.Chelsea appeared to be managing his minutes well and minimising the risk of the kind of recurring injuries that had marred previous seasons, but he has now been sidelined for a number of weeks.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 DealRosenior has issued a positive update before Saturdays important Premier League clash with Manchester United, though.Reece has been running today, which is great, the Chelsea boss said on Monday.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.A return to action may still be a little way off, however, with Chelsea keen to ensure James is not brought back too soon.An FA Cup semi-final against Leeds in late April will be in their thoughts, with that competition now their only chance of silverware this season.There are some key league games in May, too, notably against top five rivals Liverpool at Anfield.Chelsea will want James back at 100% fitness for the final run-in as they look to end the campaign with a trophy and qualification for the Champions League.James will also be conscious of the World Cup on the horizon, and the need to avoid any further setbacks to ensure he is in Thomas Tuchels England squad.It is unlikely he will feature against Manchester United this weekend, then, but expect to see James back fairly soon.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.
