Graham Potter believes Reece James can become a Chelsea legend after another brilliant performance last night in the Champions League, where they defeated AC Milan 3-0.
The England international grabbed both a goal and an assist on Wednesday evening, helping Potter to his first UCL win at the club.
Nothin’ but vibes in West LDN 💫 #UCL pic.twitter.com/69lPNmaoab
— Reece James (@ReeceJames) October 5, 2022
The former Brighton manager has been in charge at Stamford Bridge for under a month, and he’s been impressed with James’ performances and has said that the wing-back’s potential is ‘beyond the sky’.
“He’ll get better and better as we go. I’ve really enjoyed working with him, he’s got a lot to offer, he’s fantastic.
“My job is to help him reach his potential, because his potential is beyond the sky.
“We love him. He’s so important for us. My job is to help him reach his potential, and his potential is he can be a Chelsea legend.
“That is the level he has, the potential he has. For that to happen, he has to be part of a successful team. That’s what we’re working towards.”
Since the start of last season, no defender has scored more goals in a top-five European league + #UCL + #UEL than Reece James:
◎ 41 games
◎ 11 assists
◉ 8 goalsRolls Reece. #UCL pic.twitter.com/ZuTCyXdFqA
— Squawka (@Squawka) October 5, 2022
The 22-year-old grabbed five goals and nine assists in just 26 Premier League appearances last season, and he’s already netted twice so far this campaign.
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