🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 24. Reece James

[Pizy 18,907]

I think TAA gets more media love and hype because his passing is much more flashy and spectacular on the eye. He is definitely the more talented passer than Reece. But RJ is the much better all around fullback. Trent is like a 10/10 player going forward and a 4/10 player defensively. Reece is like an 8/10 at both. He can improve the consistency in his delivery going forward and he switches off every once in a while defensively.

But in a big game against a top team I’d take Reece for sure because he’s not a defensive liability who will be targeted by the opposition.

[MoroccanBlue 5,382]

Liverpool are the media darlings. It was the same with Gerrard and Lampard. 

[Jase 43,479]

1 hour ago, Stats said:

Another example. Alexander-Arnold makes two assists yesterday and already BBC are doing articles about him having to be England’s first choice RB.

Did we see the same for James when he scored and assisted against Arsenal or scored 2 against Newcastle?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59142104

Not a surprise given who wrote the article. 

1 hour ago, Pizy said:

I think TAA gets more media love and hype because his passing is much more flashy and spectacular on the eye. He is definitely the more talented passer than Reece. But RJ is the much better all around fullback. Trent is like a 10/10 player going forward and a 4/10 player defensively. Reece is like an 8/10 at both. He can improve the consistency in his delivery going forward and he switches off every once in a while defensively.

But in a big game against a top team I’d take Reece for sure because he’s not a defensive liability who will be targeted by the opposition.

 

52 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Liverpool are the media darlings. It was the same with Gerrard and Lampard. 

Agree with both of you there but one other thing TAA has over James right now is that the former has been doing it right back for a good few seasons now. James has yet to do it consistently. Never mind the goalscoring form - is it just a purple patch or is it something more? - James' final passes can still be rather dodgy. 

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

1 hour ago, Jase said:

Not a surprise given who wrote the article. 

 

Agree with both of you there but one other thing TAA has over James right now is that the former has been doing it right back for a good few seasons now. James has yet to do it consistently. Never mind the goalscoring form - is it just a purple patch or is it something more? - James' final passes can still be rather dodgy. 

His end product (crossing in particular) isn’t just rather dodgy, its hugely erratic, where as Trent probably gets nearly double figure in assists every year. Thats why he gets the plaudits more because they look at the outputs of fullbacks offensively more. I like that Reece is much better defensively and rounded perhaps but the comparisons will always be in TAA’s favour because you know if he gets space and can get the ball in, he will create a chance/get an assist.

Reece adds this to his game more consistently well then who knows but until then, I wouldn’t exactly be disagreeing with Mark Lawrenson or anybody else of a similar thought train. A few goals v Norwich and Newcastle won’t change anyones mind immediately and even here, we were all expecting to get an upgrade at RWB for certain reasons (end product and ability to take players on) this summer, hence the move for Hakimi.

Even in some of the games this season Tuchel has favoured Azpi at RWB over Reece. 

Edited November 4, 2021 by OneMoSalah

[Stats 7,142]

5 hours ago, OneMoSalah said:

His end product (crossing in particular) isn’t just rather dodgy, its hugely erratic, where as Trent probably gets nearly double figure in assists every year. Thats why he gets the plaudits more because they look at the outputs of fullbacks offensively more. I like that Reece is much better defensively and rounded perhaps but the comparisons will always be in TAA’s favour because you know if he gets space and can get the ball in, he will create a chance/get an assist.

Reece adds this to his game more consistently well then who knows but until then, I wouldn’t exactly be disagreeing with Mark Lawrenson or anybody else of a similar thought train. A few goals v Norwich and Newcastle won’t change anyones mind immediately and even here, we were all expecting to get an upgrade at RWB for certain reasons (end product and ability to take players on) this summer, hence the move for Hakimi.

Even in some of the games this season Tuchel has favoured Azpi at RWB over Reece. 

Maybe it is because who he plays for, which is why he gets more plaudits.

Also, we went for Hakimi, but that maybe has made James work hard more and has paid off so far and for me will only get better.

Us favouring Azpi sometimes is due to strength in depth we have, not because James has done anything wrong. TAA would probably be utilized same way at us however he literally has no competition there. Like City, rotating Cancelo etc, he is a top full back but they have huge strength in depth there. That doesnt mean he is weak in that position. 

Edited November 4, 2021 by Stats

[Milan 17,957]

Not enough credit and love in this thread. Needs to change. Because Reece has been absolutely brilliant in every aspect of the game at the moment. What a monster.

Edited November 23, 2021 by Milan

[NikkiCFC 8,319]

He is actually better than Cafu 🥰

[The Skipper 20,609]

On 05/11/2019 at 22:55, The Skipper said:

Our very own Philip Lahm. 

Haha… I stand corrected. Our very own Reece James. 

[Stats 7,142]

On 31/10/2021 at 12:12, Stats said:

He is the most complete RB/RWB. Brilliant defender, brilliant technical ability, brilliant physical attributes, brilliant crosser and now a brilliant eye for goal too. His general offensive play as improved too. I think TAA is a top player but it is crazy the hype he gets as soon he delivers a top assist or so and the calls for him to be in England team by media. Do you here anyway near the same hype for James? No.  James is 21 and arguably best RB/RWB out there right now for sure, well England's best RB/RWB for sure.

Ditto. Hindsight now, I am happy we didn't get Hakimi. Chalobah most likely would have gone out on loan and we would not have seen James in this form.

[Tomo 21,751]

6 hours ago, Stats said:

Ditto. Hindsight now, I am happy we didn't get Hakimi. Chalobah most likely would have gone out on loan and we would not have seen James in this form.

A lot of credit must go to Tuchel for his tweak allowing him to come inside a lot.

We don't see this if he's playing as a pure chalk on his boots wingback.

[maxlev 54]

This guy is the real commando when it comes to his position on the pitch. He has been consistency this season and getting better as well. Long may it continue. 

[OhForAGreavsie 6,073]

6 hours ago, Tomo said:

A lot of credit must go to Tuchel for his tweak allowing him to come inside a lot.

We don't see this if he's playing as a pure chalk on his boots wingback.

Yes, until and unless someone designs an effective counter to it the tweak is working well. It's not specific to Reece mind. Dave was deployed in that way first.

Edited November 24, 2021 by OhForAGreavsie

[NikkiCFC 8,319]

How much is this? 2 months out?

Edited December 29, 2021 by NikkiCFC

[Blues Forever 1,232]

3 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

How much is this? 2 months out?

Hamstring at worst (grade 3) probably 3 months out.

Edited December 30, 2021 by Blues Forever

[Blues Forever 1,232]

Apparently a ripped hamstring, our season is over unless we bring decent replacements for both James and Chilwell.

 

Edited December 30, 2021 by Blues Forever

[Vesper 30,175]

and I always get stick for wanting to buy better fullbacks and not rely on SHIT for backups

[Laylabelle 9,535]

Ahhh crappity crap. Doesnt rain it pours and all

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[chelsea_4_eva 1,182]

Reports claim at least six weeks out, hamstring tear. Fuuuckkkkk

[Vesper 30,175]

48 minutes ago, chelsea_4_eva said:

Reports claim at least six weeks out, hamstring tear. Fuuuckkkkk

if its a complete tear he may be out for more than that perhaps 12 or more