Chelsea could be rocked by another major blow following latest pictures from Cobham | OneFootball

Chelsea could face further injury problems with captain Reece James still not pictured in training ahead of Friday’s game against Brighton.

James was absent as Chelsea got dumped out of the FA Cup by the Seagulls on Saturday, although Maresca insisted afterwards it was a planned absence.

The right back has been plagued by injury issues again this season, and has made just nine appearances in all competitions.

James still not pictured in training

James has featured in Chelsea’s last four Premier League games, and the Blues have been doing everything they can to manage him carefully and ensure he doesn’t suffer any setbacks.

The 25-year-old is a key part of the team, and Chelsea could really do with him staying fit for a sustained period of time as he makes such a difference.

Chelsea are currently on a run of two wins in their last eight league games, and were rocked by the news on Wednesday night that Nicolas Jackson will be sidelined until April with a hamstring injury.

James hasn’t been pictured in training ahead of Friday’s game against Brighton. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

It means Chelsea are without a recognised striker, with Marc Guiu also out after picking up an injury against West Ham.

There’s a chance more bad injury news could be on the way, with James yet to be pictured in training at Cobham this week.

Given his injury record and how careful the club have been with the right back, this isn’t a particularly good sign and Enzo Maresca could be without another player.

It would appear unlikely at this stage James will feature against Brighton, and there is rightly worry amongst fans he could be set for another spell on the sidelines.

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A fully fit James is a game changer for Chelsea, but he simply hasn’t been on the pitch enough to make a considerable impact this season.

Everyone associated with the club will hope it’s nothing to worry about, but we have been down this road many times before with James.