Rumours have been spreading from Fantasty Football Twitter that Reece James is a doubt for tonight’s game against Southampton.
One user claimed he was told that James had a knock and wouldn’t play tonight, and this was backed up by other Twitter users claiming that the defender didn’t feature in any of the training photos from yesterday – claims we’ve not been able to verify.
Looking at training photos and this video, the only players not spotted in training are Chalobah, Chilwell, Gallagher and Reece James. 😬#GW5 #FPL #FPLCommunity https://t.co/iFYQCZQfqX
— Adam Wheeler (@FPL_Wheeler) August 30, 2022
We can’t see him in any of the pictures – but we could say the same about 4 or 5 other players.
Simon Philips of this site has since confirmed that James did miss yesterday’s session – but only as a precaution. It sounds like he’s fine, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see him miss out tonight.
From @siphillipssport
James missed training as a precaution apparently. pic.twitter.com/IoUsu4y61V
— Andy (@LetsTalk_FPL) August 30, 2022
The solution would likely be to play Cesar Azpilicueta at right centre back, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek continuing at right wing back. It’s not a disaster – but of course we’re always weaker without one of the world’s top right backs in the team.
