Reece James has spent a large portion of this season out injured.

The 24-year-old Chelsea captain has struggled with both hamstrings this term.

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has now claimed that Reece James may not play again this season.

“No, I don’t know,” Pochettino replied when asked about a playing return for the fullback.

“It’s difficult to say something because I don’t want you to go ‘but, oh, [you said this].

“We will assess it week by week and we will see. We hope yes, we hope that he will be available for the end of the season.”