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Liam Rosenior reveals Chelsea star struggling with illness ahead of Leeds clash
Feb 09 2026 14:12 · By onefootball.com · 37 Reads
Blues key man a doubt for game at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea face Leeds on Tuesday
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Chelsea captain Reece James is a doubt to face Leeds due to illness.
James has recovered from the minor injury that forced he to miss last Tuesday’s Carabao Cup defeat at Arsenal and Saturday’s 3-1 at Wolves.
But Liam Rosenior revealed James is “feeling unwell” when he provided an update on his availability for the visit of Leeds to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
Rosenior said: "Reece is fit. A small issue, but he’s feeling unwell today.
“It's not a conspiracy, it's true. Hopefully he’ll be well enough to play tomorrow."