Chelsea star Reece James was a welcome return for Graham Potter as he played a key role in helping the Blues qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals. Their last-16 opponents Borussia Dortmund won the first leg in Germany by a single goal, but in the return fixture at Stamford Bridge Chelsea scored twice without reply to seal their spot in the next round.
Heading into the clash, James was a slight doubt after missing the weekend victory over Leeds with tightness in his hamstring. In his pre-Dortmund press conference, Potter confirmed a decision would be made regarding James on the day of the game and despite some concern, James was named in the starting XI and would go on to play the full 90 minutes.
Since his return from injury in early February, Chelsea fans have rarely seen the explosive James they have come to know and love. However, under the lights in west London he and fellow buccaneering wing-back Ben Chilwell were at their very best.
