Chelsea fans are feeling heartache for their captain Reece James again. The England international suffered an unfortunate injury in last weekend's Premier League clash against Everton and was examined and confirmed to have suffered a torn hamstring that will require at least three months to recover.
Reece James is a Chelsea Academy product and has been the team's first-choice right-back since returning from loan at Wigan in 2019. His speed, power, crosses and defence have made him an all-round wide player and a valued member of the England national team. However, his career has also been plagued by injuries that have prevented him from maintaining consistent form and performance.
According to statistics, Reece James has had 11 injuries in various parts since returning to Chelsea, missing a total of 38 games, an average of 3You get injured once in 5 games. His injury record even surpasses that of another of Chelsea's previous famous glass men, striker Abraham, who has had just nine injuries since 2019 and missed 28 games, an average of every 4You will only be injured once in 1 game.
Reece James' injury is a huge blow to Chelsea as he is the heart and soul of the team and an integral part of Mauricio Pochettino's tactical system. Without him, Chelsea's right flank will lose its threat and stability, and will also affect the team's overall balance and defence. While Chelsea still have players available on the bench, none of them can fully replace the role and ability of Reece James.
Chelsea fans can only hope that Reece James will be able to return to the pitch and play for the team and his country soon. At the same time, they also hope that he can improve his physical condition and avoid another injury, otherwise his career will not reach the heights he deserves. Chelsea need a healthy Reece James and England need a healthy Reece James, a star with unlimited potential who shouldn't be wasted by injuries.