Chelsea confirm injury boost for key defender

Chelsea have confirmed that Reece James has started working on the grass as part of his recovery from a hamstring injury.

The Englishman suffered the setback in the first game of the campaign and he has since been recuperating away from his teammates.

James has now returned to individual training on the field and he could be fit when the Blues face Arsenal after the international break.

The right-back has been a key player for the Blues and he was promoted as the new captain of the club over the summer.

He was anticipating a big season ahead but suffered an unfortunate injury. The good news is that he is not far from a return.

Chelsea face Burnley away from home on Saturday. It promises to be an exciting game. The Blues will be eyeing their third win of the season.

Mauricio Pochettino could go with an unchanged starting XI, provided Mykhailo Mudyrk has recovered from his injury.