Reece James and Romeo Lavia Set for Full Matches as Chelsea Manage Injury Comebacks
Reece James and Romeo Lavia are ready to start games again for Chelsea, with Enzo Maresca carefully managing their returns to avoid further setbacks.
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The Athletic
Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Chelsea captain Reece James and midfielder Romeo Lavia have been declared ready to start matches again after successfully returning in the 5-0 FA Cup win over Morecambe. Both players, recovering from hamstring injuries, were substituted at halftime during their comeback game. Head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed their availability for upcoming fixtures but emphasised the need for cautious management due to their injury histories. James, who underwent hamstring surgery in December 2023, has struggled with fitness, while Lavia has endured multiple injury setbacks since joining Chelsea. Additionally, winger Noni Madueke is now fully fit after illness and available for selection against Bournemouth.
- Player Status: Reece James and Romeo Lavia are fit to start matches but will have their game time managed carefully.
- Return Highlights: Both players returned to action in the FA Cup win over Morecambe, playing 45 minutes.
- Injury Management: James has dealt with persistent hamstring issues, undergoing surgery in December 2023, while Lavia has missed significant time with multiple injuries.
- Maresca’s Approach: The Chelsea coach is adopting a cautious strategy to prevent further setbacks for the players.
- Additional Boost: Noni Madueke has recovered from illness and is available for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
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Written by
Craig 'Tosh' McKinnon
Co-founder of The1905Club. A life long Chelsea fan and season ticket holder for over twenty years. Now residing in Poland, this doesn't stop Tosh from watching every minute of every game.
