Reports earlier this week claimed that there was still “no sign of imminent return” for Reece James, who has been out since suffering yet another hamstring injury in our preseason match against Real Madrid six weeks ago.

James is scheduled to be back in the coming weeks, but Maresca admitted his return is delayed. He told reporters: "Wait until he's fit. It's a bit delayed but the most important thing for him, for any injury, is that they come back when they are 100% fit. Reece is still out."