Chelsea duo out for a ‘long period’ but James set for return to training | OneFootball

Enzo Maresca says Reece James is set to return to training with his Chelsea team-mates but defensive duo Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile are not close to making a comeback.

James has been out since last month with another hamstring injury but Maresca says he is set to resume team training today (Friday).

“Reece, finally, tomorrow (Friday) he will start with us in part of the session so slowly he will be back.

“It doesn’t mean he is going to be with us on Sunday or next week.

“The plan is for him to do part of the session with the team and from there to try to build the right condition for him and finally he can be back with us.”

Badiashile and Fofana are still far from being able to return, however, according to Maresca.

Fofana has missed the last three league games with a hamstring injury while Badiashile missed the win over Brentford on Sunday.

“Both are still out and both will still be out for a long period,” Maresca said.