What happened. Reece James missed Chelsea's Friday trip to Brentford with a hamstring injury picked up in last weekend's 2-2 draw with Hull City. The captain was assessed up until the morning of the game but failed a late fitness test.

James played the full 2-2 draw with Hull City before the injury emerged.
Xabi Alonso said the club now has time to prepare him for the next match.
Joao Pedro was also absent for the Brentford clash.

“He's had a little injury in his hamstring, he tried and we waited until this morning.”
— Xabi Alonso

Chelsea will hope James recovers in time for their next fixture, with Alonso confirming there is now a gap to prepare him.

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