Reece James is fit, and according to Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, he would have played against Burnley if it weren’t for his fine and FA suspension.
James has been sidelined since the team’s match against Liverpool on the first day of the season, so his return is a huge relief for manager Mauricio Pochettino, even though Marc Cucurella has performed well there during the past two games.
In his news conference prior to the game, Chelsea’s manager acknowledged that his captain had returned to fitness after the team had taken him off the injury list.
“I believe he was training with the group,” Pochettino said to the media. “He is suspended for tomorrow.” I believe that he is recovering well following his injury, and we are quite delighted with his recuperation. We are hopeful that he will be ready after the international break. Sorry, he’s available, but when he’s suspended, he might be given the chance to participate.
The Chelsea manager must also choose whether to recall Nicolas Jackson, who served as the team’s primary striker at the beginning of the season. However, with Armando Broja now available, it is uncertain whether Jackson will stick or twist.
Pochettino, however, claimed that the choice had already been decided. Yes, we made the decision, they are aware of the details, and you will fight tomorrow, he continued.
For the first time this season, Chelsea is attempting to win consecutive league games, and they will be up against a Burnley team that is similarly fired up after their first victory since making a comeback.