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'He needs to make an effort' - Maresca criticises James

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has demanded "more" leadership from captain Reece James following his return from injury.

The right-back recovered from hamstring surgery to make his first Chelsea start since December 2023 in Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Liverpool but Maresca has challenged his skipper to show greater "personality".

"I spoke with him and I expect from him more in terms of leadership inside the changing room," said Maresca.

"He's on the way, he's doing well, he's progressing but I expect more.

"Most of the time, a player thinks that 'because I am captain I expect that you [the manager] give me more'.