Chelsea Fans Left Underwhelmed by Reece James’ New Role Under Enzo Maresca
Chelsea fans are scratching their heads after witnessing Reece James’ new role under Enzo Maresca in the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Wrexham. The Italian tactician implemented a positional tweak, moving James from his usual right-back position to a more attacking role.
The 24-year-old has played in midfield before, and Maresca has been experimenting with this formation in training. However, fans are divided on the effectiveness of this move, with many believing James is wasted in this position.
"Reece James is a RIGHT BACK. He should be on the touchline bombing up and down the flank," one fan tweeted. "What waste of his final third talents this is," another added.
James has been one of Chelsea’s most consistent performers in recent seasons, and his pace and power on the wing have been a key factor in the team’s success. By moving him to midfield, Maresca is limiting his ability to make those explosive runs and deliver crosses into the box.
Inverted wingers have become a trend in modern football, but James’ game is more suited to a traditional right-back role. His crossing ability and cut-back potential are severely limited in midfield, and fans are worried that this move will hinder his development.
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Maresca’s tactics have been questioned by fans, who feel that he is not utilizing James’ strengths. The Italian coach has a reputation for being a possession-based tactician, but his approach may not be the best fit for James’ skillset.
Chelsea fans will be eager to see how James performs in his new role in the upcoming matches. The Blues take on Celtic on Saturday, and a win would be a much-needed boost for the team.
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