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Mauricio Pochettino issues availability update on Reece James amid injury & suspension issues.
Mauricio Pochettino has revealed when Chelsea captain Reece James will return from injury and suspension.
Due to a hamstring injury sustained during a training session, the defender for England has been sidelined since their Premier League debut.
The FA banned him for one game just as he was about to make a comeback after he reportedly challenged a referee and used “improper and/or insulting and/or abusive words” during the Blues’ 1-0 loss to Aston Villa.
However, Pochettino shared a positive update on his availability before facing Burnley and said: “We are really happy with the way he is recovering. We hope that he has the possibility to be involved after his suspension.”
Mykhailo Mudryk, who had to be substituted at halftime due to a quad injury, was another question mark heading into the Burnley game.
However, according to Pochettino, the winger trained “well” this week and will join Moises Caicedo, who has also recovered from minor bruising, in the squad.
“Yes, both in the squad, we will decide later whether they have a chance for the start,” he said.
“It was close last week to join us. This week has trained well, I still have not decided,’ he added.
After defeating Brighton in the EFL Cup and Fulham in the Premier League at Craven Cottage last Monday, Pochettino will look to make it three victories in a row when they take on Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday.