James heads to Abu Dhabi with Chelsea as they prepare for Club World Cup
Reece James has travelled to Abu Dhabi with Chelsea ahead of the Blues’ Club World Cup campaign.
Reece James has travelled to Abu Dhabi with Chelsea ahead of the Blues’ Club World Cup campaign.
Chelsea proved they can cope without their injured strikers as Mason Mount’s hat-trick powered the Premier League leaders in their 7-0 demolition of Norwich on Saturday.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly interested in bringing Eden Hazard back to Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid, but the Spanish side want Reece James in return.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says that Reece James’ goal on Monday had him ‘off [his] seat’ as the defender stood out while the new-look Blues secured a season-opening victory.
Timo Werner won a penalty on his Chelsea debut as second-half goals from Reece James and Kurt Zouma ensured they began the Premier League season with a 3-1 win at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Callum Hudson-Odoi was forced to miss out on Chelsea’s behind-closed-doors friendly against QPR on Sunday due to an ankle knock but the winger has overcome the injury to give Frank Lampard a full squad of options ahead of the Premier League’s restart.
Reece James admits to having grown up idolising Chelsea legends Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and Arjen Robben, with the 20-year-old now looking to write his own success story at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea defender Reece James admits he is “living the dream” after signing a new long-term contract.
Reece James’ attacking prowess from full-back is proving a huge asset for Chelsea, according to head coach Frank Lampard.
Frank Lampard is backing Cesar Azpilicueta to overcome a run of poor form early in the season that has brought him criticism by sections of the Chelsea fan base.