James travels with Chelsea squad to Club World Cup despite injury concern

Reece James travelled as part of Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad despite being a major injury doubt for the tournament.

Having not featured since December 29, the defender was initially ruled out by Thomas Tuchel having come down with flu after a hamstring injury.

Tuchel stated on Friday that James would miss Chelsea’s tilt at the world title in Abu Dhabi.

The fact that James was at a stage of his recovery suitable for air travel however will raise hopes of the 22-year-old inching ever closer to a playing return.

Abu Dhabi arrival. 📌

A total of 23 players have made the journey for the #ClubWorldCup. ⤵️

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 6, 2022

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Chelsea confirmed a squad of 23 players who travelled to Abu Dhabi, with the Blues arriving on Sunday.

Edouard Mendy will link up with the squad later, with the in-form goalkeeper poised for Senegal’s African Cup of Nations final showdown with Egypt on Sunday night.