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Liam Rosenior confirms Chelsea injury boost for Tuesday

Liam Rosenior confirms Chelsea injury boost for Tuesday


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James fit for Leeds

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has confirmed an injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Leeds United on Tuesday night.

The Blues secured a fourth straight league win with a convincing 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on the road. Cole Palmer was the star of the show with a hat-trick.

Speaking after the game, Rosenior was asked about the absence of club captain Reece James, who has missed the last two games with a minor fitness concern.

The Blues boss clarified that there is no major problem with the right-back and he should be fit for Tuesday's encounter against the Whites at Stamford Bridge.

He said: "He's so close. He should be fit for Tuesday. It's not a major problem at all. It's a knock. Pain management issue. He was out running yesterday."

With the win over Wolves, Chelsea have moved four points clear of sixth-placed Liverpool, who have a game in hand against Manchester City at Anfield.