Chelsea defender Reece James has made it clear that he’s able to play in no matter position the supervisor asks of him so long as he’s on the pitch serving to the group.
The Blues skipper has been by way of the wringer on the harm entrance over the previous few seasons, however has now been match for over a 12 months.
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With , James believes he’s in a a lot better place fitness-wise.
Chelsea wish to bounce again from a stunning 3-1 defeat in opposition to Leeds United at Elland Street in midweek – a sport James was neglected of.
Nonetheless, he’s anticipated to return to the beginning line-up in opposition to Bournemouth.
He’ll seemingly slot into midfield as soon as once more after his distinctive efficiency within the 1-1 draw in opposition to Arsenal, however insists he has no most popular position in the meanwhile.
“I don’t actually have a choice to be trustworthy,” James stated in a .
“I’ve performed a lot in each now, possibly should you requested me a 12 months in the past, I most likely would have had a choice, however the extra I’ve type of performed half-and-half in each roles.
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“I’m simply glad to be again on the pitch and serving to the group.”
Earlier than lacking the journey to Yorkshire, James had featured in each Premier League fixture this season and had been named within the beginning line-up 9 occasions.
The English defender has made 17 appearances within the Premier League and Champions League mixed, returning a objective and 4 assists.
He has additionally created 5 massive probabilities within the Premier League.
“I really feel very sturdy in the meanwhile, taking part in constantly helps so much,” James stated.
“Begin and cease, with the accidents, it’s onerous to discover a rhythm. Good type and good performances come from consistency and being accessible week in, week out.
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“I’m lastly stringing a good interval collectively.
“I wouldn’t say there’s a lot distinction in what I’m doing now. I simply assume I perceive my physique so much higher now than possibly two years in the past.
“For certain, it was robust. I feel it’s undoubtedly had a constructive impact, though it was a damaging scenario.”