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title: "Reece James training with first-team ahead of Europa League clash"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Tom Skillcorn"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2019-05-08T17:15:46Z"
modified: "2019-05-08T17:51:13Z"
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# Reece James training with first-team ahead of Europa League clash

19-year-old Reece James has been seen training with Chelsea’s first team ahead of their Europa League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.

The full-back has had a good season on loan with Wigan despite failing to reach a playoff position.

> Twitter: Reece James is also out training with the Chelsea first team. #cfc https://t.co/Tdg0FnFvOF (@ojharbord)

He has featured in 45 league appearances, even scoring and assisting three times.

![Nathan Stirk/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1142619894-1.jpg)

Chelsea are to take on Frankfurt in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final clash. They have a job to do at Stamford Bridge after failing to leave Germany with a win, drawing 1-1 at the Commerzbank Arena.

But it seems as though Sarri is looking to give the youngster James a shot; he may come on as a substitute or he may be preparing him for next season after the club was hit with a two-season transfer ban.

This ban will see a handful of players remain at the club with many returning from loan, including Tammy Abraham, who has had a successful season on loan to Aston Villa scoring 25 goals in the Championship.

Mason Mount is another name who is set to return to Stamford Bridge, after a graceful loan period at Derby County. The 20-year-old has scored 10 goals in all competitions from attacking midfield while also picking up six assists.