Reece James' personal trainer has hinted at problems at Chelsea after the fullback's latest injury.

The 23-year-old defender missed the World Cup for England after picking up a knee injury but there were hopes he could push on in 2023 after returning to action in the club's 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday - before picking up another issue and needing to be taken off after just 53 minutes.

James' personal trainer was furious after the game and took to social media to make his feelings known. However, he deleted his post a few of hours later.

James Ralph posted the following comment on his company Instagram page Jr_athletesedge: "I need to bite my tongue despite having ALOT to say…"

Ralph - who has experience working with the women's England Rugby and the GB Modern Pentathlon team - added three frustrated looking emoji's alongside his text.