Reece James is closing in on a return to full training but the Chelsea captain’s playing comeback is heading towards an FA ban.
The England international is currently out with a long-term hamstring injury but has still found himself in hot water following Saturday’s loss to Aston Villa after he was accused of confronting referee Jarred Gillett in the Stamford Bridge tunnel after the game.
Chelsea’s legal department are finalising their response to the FA ahead of Friday's deadline, but Mail Sport understands that James is expected to accept the charge.