Reece James celebrates scoring. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Reece James says someone at Chelsea has been 'a big part' of keeping him fit

Originally posted on Chelsea News | By Simon Phillips | Last updated Oct 20, 2025 1:30 AM ET

Chelsea captain Reece James says someone at Chelsea has been ‘a big part’ of keeping fit and on the pitch lately.

Blues fans will be whispering it quietly of course, but this is the longest that James has stayed fit and on the pitch for Chelsea for a long time really, possibly the longest in his career so far.

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He has struggled with injuries throughout his career and has very much been an injury prone type of player. It’s really held him back so far in his career, but now we are hopefully seeing a turning point in all of this after a sustained period of being injury free.

James scored Chelsea’s third goal of the game in their 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League, and we all know just how important he is to this team. And there was a lovely moment too for Josh Acheampong, who scored his very first goal for the club.

James on staying fit lately

In quotes picked up by The Sun, James said:

“I’m on the way (laughs) to getting back to where I was, it’s taken a long time, but I’m feeling stronger game by game. I’m happy to be playing for Chelsea Football Club and playing regularly again makes me happy.

“Many people behind the scenes are helping me; they know who they are. I have someone at the club that I work closely with as well; he’s been a big part of keeping me on the pitch.”

The mystery person

You do wonder who he might be speaking about here, whether it is someone in the medical staff, a coach, a team mate, or even someone like John Terry who is still in and around the club.

I’d suspect that it will be someone on the medical staff who is helping him to be honest, that would make the most sense.

This article first appeared on Chelsea News and was syndicated with permission.

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