Chelsea captain Reece James returned to full training on Monday as the England full-back took another step towards his Premier League return.
James has been out all season with an injury. The England international last appearance for Chelsea came in May as he suffered various setbacks during his recovery.
However, Enzo Maresca is set to welcome back his captain for the upcoming match against Liverpool. James trained on Monday and it is the first time this season that he has taken part in team training.
Despite his reputation in the squad, the 24-year-old has suffered constant injury concerns in recent years. James was limited to just 11 appearances in all competitions last term and 24 the year before.
The England international is reportedly open to leaving Chelsea in an effort to end his constant injury concerns. His representative is said to have reached out to Barcelona and Benfica as he has been advised to move to a warmer climate.
Chelsea are preparing for their weekend clash against Liverpool at Anfield and the match might come too early for James.
