I think James should be included among those player they need to sell or loan out from the club. I don't think James has done anything to still be in Enzo's plan this season. I prefer Chilwell to be in the squad than James because he (James) has lost that energy he always bring to the game, with time if this injury problem continues, James would become soft in going into some challenges, he'd be afraid not to have another injury and I think he'll retire earlier than he expected.
It's bad enough that he's going to miss the Premier League game against Leicester City. I'm pretty sure he already feels terrible about all the games he's missing, the injuries, and the pain he has to endure.
I think he should still be in the team. Every player goes through rough times; it's natural. He's a human being, not a robot. Before James became captain in 2023, he worked his way up the ladder, putting in a lot of energy and hard work.
Yes, the energy he's not bringing to the game right now is due to some minor injuries. However, he played a crucial role in winning the 2021 World Cup and various UEFA cups.
If nothing else, his past record of helping Chelsea and England should keep him in the team. We just hope he recovers faster than expected. I don't think he should be considered for a loan or transfer. He's a great player going through a rough time in his career.
I don't see how an injury prone player can help a team such as Chelsea in the first place and mind you, the injury he sustained I mean this very one was gotten while training and the last time he had an injury was on the field of play and very soon whenever he waves his hands he'll sustain an injury that's how bad it has gotten, the player is not as good as he used to be. That's why I said his retirement period is by the corner because he can't continue playing a game and get injured that will last for months, no club wants players like that. Let me clear you on something, Chelsea currently don't deal on past experience or past glory, if not Kepa would have been the number 1 and they would have kept him and not loan him, if past glory is what you feel should keep James in the team Sterling would still be playing for the team, so the time James had with Chelsea has expired that's the thing and you can see they don't invite in to play for the 3 Lions anymore because he has nothing to offer.