James (hamstring) could be an option to face Bournemouth on Saturday after recovering from the injury that kept him out of Chelsea's previous Premier League match against Brentford, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "They have all been able to train, some of them earlier than others."
Analysis:James has been training following the hamstring issue that forced him to miss Chelsea's previous Premier League match against Brentford. The defender was already close to returning before the international break, and the additional three weeks without competitive fixtures have allowed him to regain his fitness. However, his injury history could prompt Chelsea to manage his workload carefully as the schedule resumes.
