Enzo Maresca's men fell to a 2-1 defeat against Liverpool, but put up a spirited performance against Arne Slot's table-topping Reds. James himself lasted just over 50 minutes before he was replaced, but he managed to make an impression on Chelsea fans. They've have plenty to say about their captain on social media.

Chelsea captain Reece James is positive that the team would end the season strongly. The England international spoke after his side's 2-1 defeat against

Chelsea captain Reece James has provided an injury update after making his first start of the season. The Blues skipper hadn’t started a Premier League game for 10 months but was thrown back into the deep end on Sunday as Enzo Maresca’s side lost 2-1 to Liverpool at Anfield.

Chelsea news with the latest headlines and updates from the club including analysis of Reece James and Nicolas Jackson

Mohamed Salah is available for Liverpool against his old club, Chelsea, but goalkeeper Alisson is sidelined. Reece James will make his long-awaited return for the visitors at Anfield.

Chelsea equalised soon after the break as Nicolas Jackson steered home from Moises Caicedo’s pass, only for Jones to restore Liverpool’s lead within three minutes from close range. Almost gifted Cody Gakpo the opener,

The full transcript from Enzo Maresca as the Chelsea head coach spoke to the media after he saw his Blues side lose to Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield in the Premier League