No Reece James CONSPIRACY! | Liam Rosenior | Chelsea v Leeds

Football

Year2026

Duration11m

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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says there is no conspiracy with captain Reece James, who is now struggling with illness after overcoming his injury problems. Rosenior also confirmed Cole Palmer is fit and available to face Leeds. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:01 Reece is fit. He is feeling unwell today. It's no conspiracy, it's the truth. Hopefully he'll be well enough for tomorrow. 0:13 First month at Chelsea? It takes time. In terms of what's been really encouraging and pleasing, the players have taken on so much information in not a lot of time. 0:46 Palmer? Any world-class player is important in what we want to achieve. It was great to see him bang in the goals on Saturday and hopefully that form continues. 1:06 Good first-half, bad second-half against Wolves? That's the perfection you're striving for. Even in the second-half, there was some really pleasing things. 1:42 Acheampong position? Josh in an amazing talent. I've got to meet him and his parents. Josh has got immense potential. 2:35 You want to try to improve. To do that, you have to put them in positions where they may make mistakes. Wes has been top, Trev has been great. They can all find passes if players are in a position to get the ball. 4:45 Leeds defeat earlier in the season? You watch every game. It's very difficult for me because when I first watched that game, it was as a neutral, I didn't realise I'd be manager of Chelsea.  5:37 Leeds’ approach? You saw it against Nottingham Forest, they were magnificent in that game. When I say direct, I mean it in a really positive way. 6:01 Rotation? It's difficult. We've rotated a lot, which we need to do. Bear in mind the players' long-term schedule, they had no pre-season and they've been magnificent. 6:49 Player welfare? I think so, if I'm being honest. These lads are fantastic professionals - they live for their job which is so important. You want the best product possible. 7:37 Palmer fit? He is available for tomorrow. 7:46 Team news? Andrey trained today. He's a soldier. He had a swolle