London: Reece James has confirmed his readiness to face Barcelona in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League match. This announcement has eased concerns for Chelsea, especially after James was substituted at half-time during last weekend’s Premier League victory over Burnley.
According to Thai News Agency, the England international’s substitution raised worries regarding his fitness ahead of the important clash with Barcelona. However, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca explained post-match that the decision to substitute James was pre-planned, with the intention for him to play only 45 minutes in that game.