Chelsea have confirmed that Reece James will miss their next match against Panathinaikos in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday along with several other Blues stars. Enzo Maresca’s side

Reece James, Levi Colwill and Nicolas Jackson are among a host of Chelsea stars who have been rested for Thursday night’s Conference League trip to Panathinaikos. Moises Caicedo and Malo Gusto have also been left in London while Enzo Maresca takes his ...

With Malo Gusto pushed over to left-back, James starting on the right and played 53 minutes before coming off. During his time on the pitch, James had nine final third entries — the second most among Chelsea players. He also had six crosses, more than any Chelsea player, and 14 passes in the final third.

Reece James made his first appearance of the new campaign and Chelsea fans made their minds up about him. The England international's injury struggles have been well-documented but with both Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana suspended, the Blues skipper received a surprise start.

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Chelsea captain Reece James is positive that the team would end the season strongly. The England international spoke after his side's 2-1 defeat against