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Reece James 'set to return to Chelsea training within a fortnight and could play in the Blues' FIFA Club World Cup campaign in Abu Dhabi next month' as the England international continues to recover from a hamstring problem

Reece James is set to return to Chelsea first-team action in time for the Blues' FIFA Club World Cup campaign at the start of next month, according to reports.

The 22-year-old defender has been missing since the end of December after picking up a hamstring problem during a 1-1 draw at Brighton.

England international James has been a key figure for Thomas Tuchel's side this season, scoring four goals and registering five assists in his 16 Premier League games to date so far.

Reece James will return for Chelsea in time for their Club World Cup campaign, say reports

Reece James will return for Chelsea in time for their Club World Cup campaign, say reports

James has been missing since injuring his hamstring during a draw with Brighton in December

And according to The Athletic, James will return to first-team training in just under a fortnight as he looks to put his recent injury woes behind him.