'FULL-BACK GANG ON THE MEND' Chelsea stars Reece James and Ben Chilwell back in the gym as wing-backs share positive injury update

Posted Saturday, January 22, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

'FULL-BACK GANG ON THE MEND' Chelsea stars Reece James and Ben Chilwell back in the gym as wing-backs share positive injury update
Reece James and Ben Chilwell have both shared a positive update on their injury setbacks Credit: Getty

'FULL-BACK GANG ON THE MEND' Chelsea stars Reece James and Ben Chilwell back in the gym as wing-backs share positive injury update
Ben Chilwell and Reece James were in high spirits, sharing the same picture on Instagram

And the left-back showed off his rather nasty looking right knee following the surgery he had to repair his ligament.

But he looked to be in high spirits alongside James with both players smiling and posing with peace signs for the camera.

Chilwell captioned his post: "Working!"

The England star is back in the gym building up strength in his knee but he faces several more weeks before he is ready for more physical exercise and the rigours of a match.

James, meanwhile, is closer to a return to the pitch after tearing his hamstring against Brighton last month.

He also posted the snap on Instagram alongside the caption: "Fullback gang on the mend."

James was expected to be out for eight weeks so he could be back in February - if his rehab goes well.

Thomas Tuchel will be hoping his recovery goes smoothly as his side are yet to win a league game without him.

Chelsea have lost an attacking edge without the wing-backs, who have contributed five league goals and six assists between them.

Considering Chilwell has played just six Premier League games this season that is some contribution - it is no wonder Romelu Lukaku has struggled a little without them.