Chelsea have confirmed that Reece James will miss their next match against Panathinaikos in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday along with several other Blues stars. Enzo Maresca’s side

Chelsea have dropped Reece James, Moises Caicedo and three other key players from their UEFA Conference League squad to face Panathinaikos on.

Enzo Maresca has provided the latest fitness news ahead of Chelsea’s Conference League match against Panathinaikos.Chelsea make the trip to Greece on Thursday night hoping to make it two wins from

Reece James made his first appearance of the new campaign and Chelsea fans made their minds up about him. The England international's injury struggles have been well-documented but with both Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana suspended, the Blues skipper received a surprise start.

With Malo Gusto pushed over to left-back, James starting on the right and played 53 minutes before coming off. During his time on the pitch, James had nine final third entries — the second most among Chelsea players. He also had six crosses, more than any Chelsea player, and 14 passes in the final third.

Chelsea have confirmed their 22-man squad making the trip to Greece ahead of the UEFA Conference League clash with Panathinaikos. The Blues squad flew from London to Athens on Wednesday and have already arrived in the Greece capital ahead of the match at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday.

Enzo Maresca has said Chelsea captain Reece James has recovered from injury and is available to make his first appearance of the season against Liverpool on Sunday.

Trent Alexander-Arnold had a great game for Liverpool against Chelsea but it was something that he did off the pitch that will certainly interest many of our supporters.

Chelsea captain Reece James has recovered from injury and is available to make his season debut at Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, manager Enzo Maresca said.

Chelsea have named their team to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday with Reece James making his first appearance of the campaign at Anfield.The Chelsea captain returns to the side at

The latest Chelsea injury news as Enzo Maresca and his squad have a quick turnaround before the UEFA Conference League clash with Panathinaikos on Thursday evening.