The Blues had another fine chance to boost their UCL hopes but underdelivered in what's been a rough patch for Enzo Maresca's men

Chelsea needed some last-gasp captain’s heroics from Reece James to avoid a galling defeat by Bournemouth in a Premier League thriller at Stamford Bridge. The Blues skipper came off the bench to dispatch a stoppage-time free-kick and rescue a dramatic share of the spoils for his side in a pulsating 2-2 tie after they had been stunned by a spirited fightback.

Reece James has discussed the 'negatives' in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth as the Blues captain highlighted a key problem with his side.

Chelsea host Bournemouth in the English Premier League on Tuesday with just three points between the two. Both won in the FA Cup third round with the Blues seeing off Morecambe and the Cherries eliminating West Bromwich Albion.

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