Reece James injury update as Kylian Mbappe fires transfer message amid PSG deal

All the latest Chelsea news and transfer gossip including updates on the Blues' new shirt sponsor, Kylian Mbappe and reaction from the 1-1 draw against Liverpool

Your morning Chelsea digest on Monday, August 14.

Reece James injury update

Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that Reece James was substituted due to fatigue rather than injury in the second half of Chelsea's clash against Liverpool. The Blues captain could be seen holding his leg before being replaced by Malo Gusto in the second half of the game at Stamford Bridge.

Pochettino claimed that they didn't want to take any risks with James as they continue to manage his load after he ended last season with injury.

Chelsea drop 'accidental' new sponsor reveal

Chelsea have accidentally dropped a major hint that sports data company Infinite Athlete will be the club's new primary sponsor.

Chelsea announced a long-term, seven-year partnership with Tempus Ex Machina in April with the aim of delivering high quality digital output to the club's 5th Stand App and website. "Our fans deserve the best technology and our partnership with Tempus Ex will provide many features they have never seen before," chairman and co-owner Todd Boehly said at the time.

"We believe passionately in the opportunity we have with Tempus Ex to reshape parts of the fan experience. We’re looking forward to sharing more in the coming months."

Kylian Mbappe fires transfer response

Kylian Mbappe has sent a warm welcome to his fellow countryman Ousmane Dembele after the former Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund attacker joined Paris Saint-Germain.

As defending champions with a massively changed squad under the new Spanish coach, things didn't go to plan. PSG dominated the ball but failed to find a way through the