Enzo Maresca provides major Reece James fitness update ahead of Nottingham Forest clash | OneFootball

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Reece James is fully fit for Chelsea’s game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday lunch time.

Chelsea head to the City Ground looking to build on their last minute win against Liverpool before the international break.

The Blues now need to build some consistency and start stringing a run of results together to move themselves up the table.

Reece James fully fit for Nottingham Forest clash

Chelsea were without eight players for the game against Liverpool, but Maresca has confirmed three have returned for the Forest game.

The Blues are still without Cole Palmer who is set to miss another six weeks, whilst Benoit Badiashile is also sidelined until December with a muscular injury.

James is fully fit for Chelsea’s game against Nottingham Forest. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

James pulled out of the England squad after the win against Liverpool, with the issue described and minor, and Maresca has confirmed the skipper is fully fit.

“Reece is fully recovered,” he told his pre-match press conference.

James has been in really good form this season, and has managed to stay fit since returning from injury in January, the longest period he’s been injury free in some time.

The 25-year-old has made nine appearances in all competitions this season, and will have a key role to play throughout the campaign.

Enzo Maresca handed centre back boost

Whilst it’s bad news about Badiashile, Maresca has been handed a boost at centre back with the return of Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo.

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Chalobah has served his suspension, Fofana is back from concussion and Tosin has shaken off a calf injury, which means Maresca now has a decision to make.

Josh Acheampong is also available having gone off against Liverpool, and it will be interesting to see what defensive pairing Maresca decides to go with.