24. Reece James

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

His absence can really hurt us. Shame we could not get hakimi. This is CHO‘s chance to make this position his own. But as I know TT he will play Azpi all the time lol 

[Clockwork 1,794]

54 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

His absence can really hurt us. Shame we could not get hakimi. This is CHO‘s chance to make this position his own. But as I know TT he will play Azpi all the time lol 

This may be harsh, but what is the point of Azpi as a WB against quality teams? He is suspect against any decent winger/ wide forward, at the slightest pressure hoofs the ball to the opposition.

Edited September 27, 2021 by Clockwork

[MoroccanBlue 5,375]

1 hour ago, Clockwork said:

This may be harsh, but what is the point of Azpi as a WB against quality teams? He is suspect against any decent winger/ wide forward, at the slightest pressure hoofs the ball to the opposition.

I think he is suspect against high pressing teams only. When teams press the midfield and our wingbacks particularly, his limitations on the ball are shown. 

[Vesper 30,081]

Fuck, he might be out until January

Smdh

 

Injury expert: James may be out until January 

https://www.footballinsider247.com/injury-expert-james-may-be-out-until-january-after-Chelsea-latest/

 

[Blues Forever 1,232]

1 hour ago, Vesper said:

Fuck, he might be out until January

Smdh

 

Injury expert: James may be out until January 

https://www.footballinsider247.com/injury-expert-james-may-be-out-until-january-after-Chelsea-latest/

 

 

[nyikolajevics 2,689]

Named in England squad for WC qualifiers. Looks like new about his injury could last for three months for not true. Still I'm worried they make him play when not fully fit like Déschamps doing it with Kanté regularly.

[Tomo 21,751]

Early sample size but based on his two penalties in the respective EFL cup shootouts I wonder if he may end up climbing the pecking order for the spot kicks in regulation play? Possibly even taking over from Jorgi when the time comes. 

[NikkiCFC 8,286]

42 minutes ago, Tomo said:

Early sample size but based on his two penalties in the respective EFL cup shootouts I wonder if he may end up climbing the pecking order for the spot kicks in regulation play? Possibly even taking over from Jorgi when the time comes. 

James, Chilwell, Alonso even going before with Cole... I don't remember any full backs missing pens. They are usually very reliable. 

[Vesper 30,081]

 

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Delighted for the lad. Was one of the first to jump aboard the Reece James hypetrain during his time at Wigan and never looked back...

Such well rounded player. Good pysical attributes, Astute on the ball, humble attitude, not afraid to take responsibility. Does not surprise me one bit he now gets the plaudits he deserves. Both goals amazingly well taken.

Wingbacks are crucial for our offensive system and he fuliflls that role maybe even better than Hakimi (who is doing fine himself) does atm for PSG.

[NikkiCFC 8,286]

He improved his offensive play. This season already scored more goals than in previous 2 seasons.

[Stats 7,135]

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.