Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed that the team will have to begin the Premier League season without Reece James.
Recall that the captain and fullback will be suspended for the first three games of the Premier League campaign.
The England international is banned after being sent off against Brighton towards the end of last season.
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However, in a chat with the club’s official website stated that he’s preparing the team without him.
“Yes, probably prepare to play in pre-season without him,” Maresca said.
“We will see if it’s tomorrow or one of the games we have ahead. As you said, because he is suspended, we need to try without him.”
