Chelsea handed positive injury updates for two key defenders ahead of Forest visit
Chelsea has received positive injury updates ahead of their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, with captain Reece James returning to training after a hamstring injury. Defender Levi Colwill has also shown promising signs, featuring in a recent Under-21 victory following an ACL injury. While neither player is guaranteed to feature, manager Calum McFarlane expressed optimism about their progress.
- ▪Reece James has rejoined first-team training after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in March.
- ▪Levi Colwill played for Chelsea's Under-21 side in a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Premier League 2 play-offs.
- ▪Manager Calum McFarlane stated both players are progressing well but emphasized a day-by-day approach to their return.
- ▪James has remained a key leadership figure in the dressing room despite being sidelined for approximately six weeks.
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