Reece James has vowed to return with a vengeance next season after Frank Lampard confirmed that the defender will miss the clash against Newcastle. Chelsea will welcome the Magpies to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as either side hopes to end the Premier League campaign on a high.
The 23-year-old defender has suffered an injury-ridden campaign and he's set for another period on the sidelines after tweaking his hamstring in training. James has missed 21 Premier League games for the Blues due to injury or illness this term, starting just 14 times.
Ahead of the west Londoners' meeting with Newcastle at the weekend, Lampard confirmed that the England international will not be involved while the club await results from a scan. The Chelsea caretaker manager said: "Reece won’t be fit.
