Reece James has taken to Instagram to provide an update on his fitness after pulling out of the win against Palmeiras on Friday night. James was named in the starting line-up for the Club World Cup quarter final, but was replaced by Andrey Santos after feeling something in the warm-up. Chelsea were able to cope without James as they won 2-1 thanks to Cole Palmer and a deflected Malo Gusto strike, and will now face Fluminense in the semi final. Reece James provides fitness update It’s always a worry for Chelsea fans when there’s an even a hint of an issue for James given his well documented injury problems. Maresca offered an update on James after the Palmeiras game, and the England international has now confirmed he’s fit. James has confirmed he’s fit for the Fluminense game. (Photo: Instagram: @reece) James took to Instagram and posted a picture of himself in the Sauna with the caption “I’m fit and well, see you Tuesday.” Last season the 25-year-old once again had injury issues, but since returning from his latest setback in January the England international has managed to remain fit. Maresca has managed James very carefully and has even deployed him
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