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Gary Neville warns injuries to Chelsea wing-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell would 'DESTROY' Mauricio Pochettino's plans at Chelsea this season

Gary Neville believes keeping Reece James and Ben Chilwell fit will be critical to Chelsea's hopes of a successful season.

Mauricio Pochettino took charge of the Blues for the first time on Sunday, watching his side battle back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw at home to Liverpool.

It was a positive display from Chelsea after a dismal 2022-23 campaign, with James and Chilwell posing Liverpool plenty of problems on either flank.

Both players were replaced late on, although Pochettino later confirmed James was tired rather than injured.