CROCKED Chelsea star Reece James hilariously caught out Marcus Bettinelli after his Blues team-mate snubbed a espresso journey with him.
James is at the moment sidelined with a knee damage and a serious doubt for the World Cup.
Consequently, the 22-year-old had some spare time on his fingers on Wednesday morning.
And with goalkeeper Bettinelli hardly ever within the Chelsea squad, James requested his Stamford Bridge pal if he fancied grabbing a espresso.
Whereas the Chelsea squad prepped for this night’s journey to Brentford the injured James headed out for a drink.
He headed out solo after Bettinelli snubbed his invitation.
However as he was out, James awkwardly ran into Bettinelli, who was out strolling his canines however “pied” James’ espresso invitation.
James hilariously took a snap of Bettinelli, who may solely stand together with his arms outstretched laughing.
The best-back wrote on his Insta story: “When u ask your pal to go for espresso within the am however he pies u!! Then you definitely catch him there @marcusbettinelli.”
James is at the moment sidelined after injuring his knee within the 2-0 Champions League win in opposition to AC Milan final week.
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He’s set to spend eight weeks on the sidelines as he recovers, and can put on a knee brace for the subsequent month.
James would seemingly be a starter on the World Cup in Qatar if absolutely match.
However England’s first recreation is in opposition to Iran on November 21 — barely per week after James is because of have his knee brace eliminated.
The knee-ligament broken he sustained has left his World Cup dream in tatters.