Graham Potter has insisted that Reece James is “in a very good place” for Chelsea regardless of lacking out on the 2022 World Cup with England.
- James obtainable to face Bournemouth
- Defender coaching effectively following setback
- Blues seeking to climb desk
WHAT HAPPENED? The Chelsea defender was omitted of Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the World Cup after selecting up a knee harm previous to the event. James admitted he was left “devastated” by Southgate’s resolution to not danger him in Qatar, with the Three Lions finally exiting the event on the quarter-final stage, however he has since labored onerous to get again to full health. Potter revealed that the 23-year-old is raring to go forward of the Blues’ return to Premier League motion in opposition to Bournemouth.
WHAT THEY SAID: The Chelsea supervisor has been impressed by James’ response to the worldwide disappointment, telling reporters: “I’ve to say he’s in a very good temper, he’s in a very good place. He has educated with us, is coaching effectively and is an effective team-mate. He has handled it effectively. He’s lacking the World Cup. What can I say? All I can do is acknowledge that it’s upsetting, that no matter he’s feeling is regular and assist him transfer forwards.
“It was a difficult interval for him. It was a difficult interval for all of the gamers. You must suppose on some stage there’s an impact there. They’re solely human.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: James is one in every of Chelsea’s most important attacking retailers from right-back and his return is a serious increase as Potter appears to haul the Blues from ninth place within the desk. His aspect are presently 9 factors off the highest 4 however they do nonetheless have two video games in hand on their Champions League rivals.
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WHAT NEXT FOR JAMES AND CHELSEA? The defender is out there for choice because the Blues host Bournemouth within the Premier League on Tuesday night.