24. Reece James

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Grab your favourite glass, hit your favourite chair, cast this video to the big screen, and enjoy ten minutes thirty-nine seconds of football therapy.

 

[Supermonkey92 1,428]

I'm sold 

[MoroccanBlue 5,306]

Really hope he makes the cut. No better opportunity for a youth player to break through. 

[communicate 2,703]

Is he any good offensively? 

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5 hours ago, communicate said:

Is he any good offensively? 

yes, extremely dynamic going forward

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Chelsea’s Reece James recovering following successful surgery 

http://www.samfordcrimson.com/20190712-chelseas-reece-james-recovering-following-successful-surgery-football-news/

James came through the Chelsea academy but is yet to play for the first team

Chelsea full-back Reece James is recovering in hospital after having successful surgery on Thursday.

The 19-year-old was stretchered off with an ankle ligament injury during England’s Toulon Tournament defeat to Chile last month, although he did not specify that he had undergone ankle surgery.

James posted a picture of himself in a hospital bed on Thursday with the caption: “I’m thankful surgery went well this evening. Minor setbacks for major comebacks! See you all soon! Thanks for the support.”

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[Superblue 6,370]

Any idea of recovery time?

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Crystal Palace are considering a move for Chelsea right-back Reece James this summer. 

According to The Daily Mail,Palace have discussed a potential swoop for the England youth international.

The report claims that their main target is Liverpool right-back Nathaniel Clyne, but James is on their list of targets as they look to replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka – who joined Manchester United for £50m earlier this summer.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/readchelsea.com/2019/07/20/palace-considering-move-for-reece-james/%3famp=1

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[the wes 7,212]

Crystal Palace have had a £20m bid for English defender Reece James rejected by Chelsea. The 19-year-old spent last season on loan at Wigan.(Star)

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6 hours ago, the wes said:

Crystal Palace have had a £20m bid for English defender Reece James rejected by Chelsea. The 19-year-old spent last season on loan at Wigan.(Star)

Can't blame them for trying.

[Strike 7,217]

Happy to hear he is in the club's plans. Azpi should be phased out and Reece should be given the RB slot as the season goes on. 

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On 09/05/2019 at 5:01 PM, the wes said:

What height is Reece James he doesn't look tall in that picture 

Nah mate he's standing in a hole

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Crystal Palace are one of a number of clubs monitoring Reece James’ situation at Chelsea.

Sky Sports News understands Chelsea are highly unlikely to sell the 19-year-old this summer.

James impressed on loan at Wigan last season, making 45 appearances.

The Chelsea academy graduate is injured at the moment, and Frank Lampard wants time to fully assess his first-team squad.

James sustained ligament damage while playing for England U20s against Chile in the Toulon tournament in June and had to undergo surgery to rectify the problem.

It means that he will miss the start of the season, although Chelsea are hopeful that he will be available for selection again in September.

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54 minutes ago, the wes said:

Crystal Palace are one of a number of clubs monitoring Reece James’ situation at Chelsea.

Sky Sports News understands Chelsea are highly unlikely to sell the 19-year-old this summer.

James impressed on loan at Wigan last season, making 45 appearances.

The Chelsea academy graduate is injured at the moment, and Frank Lampard wants time to fully assess his first-team squad.

James sustained ligament damage while playing for England U20s against Chile in the Toulon tournament in June and had to undergo surgery to rectify the problem.

It means that he will miss the start of the season, although Chelsea are hopeful that he will be available for selection again in September.

If Zappacosta doesnt go we should try facilitate a loan deal there for him. If Zappa goes he must stay, simple as that.

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Reece James's Chelsea first-team chances hinge on Davide Zappacosta loan exit

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/reece-james-chelsea-firstteam-chances-hinge-on-davide-zappacosta-loan-exit-a4197131.html

Chelsea are considering allowing Davide Zappacosta to leave on loan so that Reece James can be the main back-up to right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.

Zappacosta has made little impact at Stamford Bridge since joining from Torino for an initial £23m in 2017, starting just 34 matches of which only 13 have come in the Premier League.

The Italy international has been involved in the club’s pre-season matches under new coach Frank Lampard, but that is partly because James is currently sidelined with an ankle injury.

It is understood that the club had initially earmarked Ola Aina to be the club’s second-choice right-back – behind Azpiliceuta – for next season with James more likely to be allowed to leave on loan to continue his development.

However, Aina told Chelsea he wanted to join Torino – where he played regularly last term on loan – on a permanent basis and the Serie A club triggered an option to buy him for £8.9m last month.

James is regarded very highly at Stamford Bridge and starred so much at Wigan last term, he won all the Championship club’s player of the year awards.

The 19-year-old had to undergo surgery on his ankle problem last month, but it is hoped he will be able to start pre-season training soon.

As long as his recovery doesn’t suffer any further setbacks then Chelsea will listen to loan offers for Zappacosta, who is bound to attract interest from Serie A clubs.

 

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[1905didierblue 748]

Why loan? Why not sell zappacosta. 

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5 hours ago, 1905didierblue said:

Why loan? Why not sell zappacosta. 

Maybe nobody wants to buy him considering we paid 24m for him or whatever. I'd imagine we will want at least 15-20m for him. His contract expires in 2 seasons yet. I dont think we will take a huge loss for him.