It’s affected me mentally – Chelsea’s Reece James on his ‘toughest year’

Reece James was forced off during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth with a knee injury (John Walton/PA)

Chelsea full-back Reece James has admitted 2022 has been his “toughest year to date” after he suffered an injury setback on Tuesday.

The England international missed the World Cup in Qatar due to a knee injury but returned to start the Blues’ 2-0 win over Bournemouth.