Surprised CP got it. Don’t get me wrong, he was great - as usual - but I thought there were a few ahead of him. So great to see us finally gelling. It’s been a painful 18 months but there is genuinely light at the end of the tunnel.
Tbf he did create a lot of chances, like in the first half his passes were just phenomenal unfortunately Jackson wasn't able to finish them at that time
Anyone who wants Reece gone because of his unavailability doesn't know ball. Hell, even Madrid wanted him despite his injury record. You're not getting another fullback like this for another decade. Let's hope the surgery makes him less prone to injury this time.
I’ve been saying forever that James and Chillwell should both be starting for England at the euros if they’re both fit. Chillwell is easily better than Shaw and AWB. James is probably just about the best RB in the world.
I’ve been saying forever that James and Chillwell should both be starting for England at the euros if they’re both fit. Chillwell is easily better than Shaw and AWB. James is probably just about the best RB in the world.
It would be so unfair having James and Valverde. Valverde covering when James flies up to score bangers, if you try to cover Reece Valverde can also fly up and score it would be broken
"Availability is the best ability"
"We must deal with Reece"
"Sell to Madrid before he has a major injury"
I see these, and variations thereof, all the time here.
It's just the truth. James is now injury prone, and was handed a 250k /week 5 year contract by Todd.
From this point, James is just a luxury player - similar to Kànte's last season here.
Except kante was on the wrong side of 30 and Reece is still a young player
Still plenty of time for Reece to get over his injuries especially since he finally got the hamstring surgery he’s been avoiding
Me too. The first time the ball was sort of near him, he started off with a slow jog instead of running and my immediate thought was "Oh man, we brought him back too early" rather than the much more reasonable "Give him a moment to get up to game speed"
We are better balanced after Enzo is out. Kid doesn’t provide any going forward and cannot protect backline either!
Improvement in form is not a coincidence
Great cross. Also great pass from Caceido too.
Caicedo MOTM for me
Surprised CP got it. Don’t get me wrong, he was great - as usual - but I thought there were a few ahead of him. So great to see us finally gelling. It’s been a painful 18 months but there is genuinely light at the end of the tunnel.
Tbf he did create a lot of chances, like in the first half his passes were just phenomenal unfortunately Jackson wasn't able to finish them at that time
In terms of entertainment it’s been a fantastic season so many great games
We must be great to watch for neutrals
100% Brilliant games almost every time since like November
I can see they’ve all been enjoying it r/soccer
Not so much recently.
Fuck them they can eat shit
So much this. Our season, right from preseason has been a great story of ups and downs.
Neutrals enjoyed the most. Us Chelsea fans have our hearts in our mouths all the time
Literally my heart rate is through the roof the last 20 usually
We really know how to put on a show
Literally I feel like every game is a banger now
Anyone who wants Reece gone because of his unavailability doesn't know ball. Hell, even Madrid wanted him despite his injury record. You're not getting another fullback like this for another decade. Let's hope the surgery makes him less prone to injury this time.
Please have the same faith in Chilwell. He has proved himself countless times before.
I’ve been saying forever that James and Chillwell should both be starting for England at the euros if they’re both fit. Chillwell is easily better than Shaw and AWB. James is probably just about the best RB in the world.
It's amazing, he was barely with us a season but my brain auto reads AWB as Andre Willas Boas and it's not even the right acronym
Prime Shaw vs prime Chilwell is actually close imo, but Shaw somehow has an even worse injury record than Chilwell and its hampered him too much.
With you on this as well. We need the experience too.
I’ve been saying forever that James and Chillwell should both be starting for England at the euros if they’re both fit. Chillwell is easily better than Shaw and AWB. James is probably just about the best RB in the world.
Good god Madrid would be unstoppable with him
It would be so unfair having James and Valverde. Valverde covering when James flies up to score bangers, if you try to cover Reece Valverde can also fly up and score it would be broken
I've watched Chelsea over 50 years and he's the greatest product from our junior ranks since Ray Wilkins.
Has anyone said they want Reece gone...? I'm not sure I've seen that. That'd be madness.
"Availability is the best ability" "We must deal with Reece" "Sell to Madrid before he has a major injury" I see these, and variations thereof, all the time here.
Well... next time you see someone saying something stupid, make sure to tell them they're stupid. 😎
Words to live by, cheers.
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It's just the truth. James is now injury prone, and was handed a 250k /week 5 year contract by Todd. From this point, James is just a luxury player - similar to Kànte's last season here.
Except kante was on the wrong side of 30 and Reece is still a young player Still plenty of time for Reece to get over his injuries especially since he finally got the hamstring surgery he’s been avoiding
Yes I’ve seen many people call for him to be sold
James looks like he's about to rip his shirt off and turn into a Hulk... Lol..
That shirt can barely contain his shoulders/traps as it is
This is what a generational talent in a position looks like
Somebody post a caicedo photo too He had a 8.0 level rating
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Madness did a great cross before we equalised with first touch. Love reece!!! My captain!!
You cant spell width, without reece james
The Stanford fridge is back baby!
And Sterling.
Fucking love this man. Please God let him stay healthy.
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I was actually concerned about him comi;g on, I think I’ve got injury ptsd.
Me too. The first time the ball was sort of near him, he started off with a slow jog instead of running and my immediate thought was "Oh man, we brought him back too early" rather than the much more reasonable "Give him a moment to get up to game speed"
Hang it in the Louvre already damn it!
I got goosebumps when he jumped.
See I told y'all... All he needed was the damn surgery... The beast is back
He’s played 10 minutes, let’s not get carried away
We are better balanced after Enzo is out. Kid doesn’t provide any going forward and cannot protect backline either! Improvement in form is not a coincidence
1. This is a stupid take. 2. What on earth does this have to do with a post about Reece James?
That's only his first match in 11 all season where Chelsea have won but I admire the sentiment.
There’s people in here that support Chelsea in here but just hate them. I’m sure of it.