Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will welcome Reece James back into the fold following an injury nightmare, however, he has stressed that the defender must be handled carefully

Enzo Maresca says Reece James will not play more than one game a week for the time being following the defender’s recovery from his latest injury setback. James is available for the first time this season for the trip to Liverpool on Sunday having missed the entirety of the campaign due to a hamstring injury.

Reece James is fit to return for Chelsea against Liverpool after his latest injury with Enzo Maresca revealing a new plan to ensure the right-back remains fit. James has not featured for the Blues this season after sustaining another hamstring issue.