Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca don admit say e fit no fit call Reece James for Wednesday Premier League game against Leeds United.
On Sunday, Blues survive first-half red card for Moises Caicedo, manage 1-1 draw with Arsenal for Stamford Bridge.
James play central midfield instead of right-back, deliver him second solid performance in a row, after also dey influential versus Barcelona five days before.
James don start 12 games plus 5 substitute appearances for all competitions 2025-26, dey more consistent than e bin dey for years.
But Maresca talk say captain game time go need proper management if e go play against Leeds for Elland Road.
“Reality Na No”
When asked if e go risk James for same industrious display in midfield, Maresca talk: “No, No, the reality na no”.
Him continue: “Reece now, him performance don fantastic, top. We get game for Wednesday. For him, very good.
We need manage am, control am, small control him situation. But him play well tonight.”
How Chelsea Fit Line Up Against Leeds?
Realistic say Chelsea fit line up different central midfield duo against Leeds than against Arsenal.
Likely say Andrey Santos go replace Caicedo as number six, while Enzo Fernandez drop enter number eight role.
Fernandez don complete 90 minutes three times between Nov 22 – Nov 30, so possibility say Argentine and James go play 45 minutes each.
Joao Pedro fit play number 10, Liam Delap fit return as central striker.
Dario Essugo just return training last week, Romeo Lavia out till mid-December, Maresca options dey limited small.
Malo Gusto fit also dey midfield, but e likely go remain right-back if him fitness no managed.
