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Reece James Named Chelsea FC Captain by Kpeshi10(m): 5:42pm On Aug 09, 2023 |
Academy graduate Reece James has been named Chelsea's new captain following Cesar Azpilicueta's summer departure to Atletico Madrid. WHAT HAPPENED? The defender fulfils a lifelong dream by taking on the armband having joined the Blues aged six. Now 23, James has been picked to replace former club captain Azpilicueta by new head coach Mauricio Pochettino, ahead of veteran centre-back Thiago Silva. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Silva has captained Chelsea on multiple occasions in the past, but Pochettino has opted for James in a decision made alongside the club. Having been limited to just 24 appearances last season due to injury, the wing-back will hope to put his fitness issues behind him to fulfil the role to the best of his abilities. WHAT THEY SAID?: Speaking to Chelsea's official website, James said: "I know I've got big shoes to fill because we have had huge captains here in the past, but I am excited. I have been at Chelsea pretty much my whole life. I started here when I was six and to come through the Academy is tough. But to go on and become captain, it's a great feeling for me and my family." SOURCE https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/reece-james-named-new-chelsea-captain-cesar-azpilicueta/blt02b51b8b74c6174a Seun Lalasticlala Mynd44 1 Share
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Re: Reece James Named Chelsea FC Captain by Acekidc4(m): 5:46pm On Aug 09, 2023 |
Why will you give James Captain when Thiago is there🤔🤨 |
Re: Reece James Named Chelsea FC Captain by Kpeshi10(m): 5:50pm On Aug 09, 2023 |
Acekidc4:Thiago Silva hardly plays 3-4 games straight, it’s good we picked Reece who will obviously be more present (w/o injuries) than Thiago. Beside RJ was always going to be a Chelsea Captain |
Re: Reece James Named Chelsea FC Captain by nzebig: 6:09pm On Aug 09, 2023 |
I Hope 🤞 and prays 🙏 he makes a great leader and unites the players together 1 Like |
Re: Reece James Named Chelsea FC Captain by kerchak(m): 6:35pm On Aug 09, 2023 |
I really thought it was going to be Thiago. Oh well, I'm sure Pochettino knows what he is doing. 1 Like |
Re: Reece James Named Chelsea FC Captain by Kpeshi10(m): 7:28pm On Aug 09, 2023 |
kerchak:Most matches Thiago played last season he was the captain when Azpi wasn’t on the pitch. Besides RJ will be here for a long time. It’s good that he became captain this early. Could be more motivation for him to stay fit |
Re: Reece James Named Chelsea FC Captain by kerchak(m): 9:44pm On Aug 09, 2023 |
Yeah, let's see how it goes Kpeshi10: |
Re: Reece James Named Chelsea FC Captain by Bahamas95(m): 9:52pm On Aug 09, 2023 |
Congratulations to him but he should try and avoid injuries. I hate it whenever I see him walking outta the pitch injured. 1 Like |
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