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By James Cormack Reece James’ seemingly perpetual injury woes have permeated into the 2024/25 season. The Chelsea full-back once seemed destined for superstardom having broken through off the back of the club’s transfer ban in 2019. A powerful operator with a fierce whipped delivery, a fit and firing James was once compared to the great modern pioneers of his position. A promotion to club captain signified his importance to the Blues. An academy graduate that won the lot at youth level, James has long been regarded as a fan’s favourite, but adoring Chelsea supporters simply haven’t seen enough…

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