Reece James has travelled with Chelsea to the Club World Cup.

That is despite being initially ruled out by manager Thomas Tuchel as James continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

The England right-back has not featured for Chelsea since December 29.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has not travelled with the Blues as he is still battling a recent knock.

"Having left the UK in the very early hours of Sunday morning, the Chelsea travelling part for the FIFA Club World Cup has arrived in Abu Dhabi," read a Chelsea statement.

"A total of 23 players has made the journey, with Edouard Mendy due to join up later. He competes in the African Cup of Nations final later today, with Senegal taking on Egypt."

Chelsea squad for Club World Cup: Arrizabalaga, Bettinelli, Rudiger, Christensen, Silva, Chalobah, Sarr, Azpilicueta, James, Kenedy, Alonso, Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic, Saul, Barkley, Ziyech, Pulisic, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Werner, Havertz, Lukaku.