Chelsea captain Reece James has suffered a new injury setback after being ruled out of Saturday's clash against Leicester with a hamstring problem. James only returned to action in October after missing the start of the season.

Chelsea captain Reece James out with fresh injury, confirms coach Enzo Maresca

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak netted on his return from injury, while two quick-fire second-half goals and a late Anthony Gordon strike gave the Magpies a 4-1 Premier League win over 10-man Chelsea at St James' Park on Saturday.

Premier League: Newcastle United crush Chelsea at home as Reece James sees red

Young English full-back Reece James has been named Chelsea's captain and he will lead the men's side for the 2023-24 season. James has spent his entire career with Chelsea.

Premier League: Chelsea announce Reece James as new club captain after César Azpilicueta departure

Chelsea defender Reece James on Thursday (September 16) that his Champions League winners' medal and Euro 2020 runners-up medal with England have been stolen from his home during a robbery.

Chelsea defender Reece James' Champions League, Euro 2020 medals stolen in burglary at home

Premier League giants Chelsea have strongly condemned online racist abuse aimed at defender Reece James and urged the social media platforms to take strict actions against who engage in such "despicable behaviour".

'Disgusted': Chelsea strongly condemns online racist abuse against Reece James

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Chelsea captain Reece James out with fresh injury, confirms coach Enzo Maresca

Premier League: Newcastle United crush Chelsea at home as Reece James sees red

Premier League: Chelsea announce Reece James as new club captain after César Azpilicueta departure

Chelsea defender Reece James' Champions League, Euro 2020 medals stolen in burglary at home

'Disgusted': Chelsea strongly condemns online racist abuse against Reece James