Reece James Shows Support for Chelsea’s Title Push Despite Ongoing Injury

Reece James, who has made just four appearances for Chelsea this season due to injury, was sidelined with a hamstring issue but still found time to celebrate Chelsea’s crucial 2-1 victory over Brentford on Sunday night.

Goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson secured all three points for the Blues, bringing them to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool, although Jurgen Klopp’s side still has a game in hand. Despite the competitive nature of the title race, the win underscored the impressive progress Enzo Maresca has made in his first season as Chelsea’s head coach.

James, who is also Chelsea’s captain, showed his support for the team on Instagram, sharing a post celebrating the victory with the caption: “Brick by brick.” This gesture speaks volumes about his commitment to the squad, even as he continues to recover from injury.

The 25-year-old England international has struggled with fitness issues this season, having been sidelined with a hamstring injury since early November. Maresca provided an update on his situation last month, explaining that while James had felt “something small” during training, the club did not want to take any risks. The injury was confirmed as a muscular issue, with Maresca hopeful that James would return soon, though he suggested it would be unlikely that the captain would feature in the upcoming Conference League match.

As Chelsea prepares for their next Premier League match against Everton on Sunday, James’ continued support from the sidelines reflects the positive team spirit Maresca has fostered at Stamford Bridge.