Reece James and Malo Gusto were both absent for Chelsea's 1-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League. Courtesy of a low, drilled effort into the bottom corner in the 60th minute, Marc Cucurella ensured Chelsea claimed a third consecutive win in all competitions which helped them climb above Manchester City into fourth place.

Reece James is missing from Chelsea ’s squad for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Leicester because of illness. James reported a fever and temperature on Saturday and was checked by the club’s doctor both last night and on the morning of the game, with the decision taken that the Blues captain is not fit to play.

Chelsea were without club captain Reece James for their Premier League clash against Leicester City on Sunday. James impressed in Chelsea’s Europa Conference League victory over Copenhagen on Thursday night,