Sport nation“players like Havertz was the reason why Arsenal was better than Chelsea last season” Reece James reveals the reason why Arsenal was better than Chelsea and why he believes Chelsea will be better than Arsenal next season
Reece James admits “some players didn’t want to be here” as he eyes Chelsea captaincy
Chelsea and England defender Reece James is looking for the club’s fortunes to improve after the Blues slumped to a 12th place Premier League finish last season
Reece James feels the “energy” is returning to Chelsea, after branding last season the “worst”.
The England right back says some of his team-mates didn’t want to be at Stamford Bridge, and losing so much – 22 times in all competitions – wrecked morale. New boss Mauricio Pochettino has had a clear out this summer axing 12 first team players so far with three more poised to leave including Romelu Lukaku.
Reece has given an upbeat assessment of pre-season under Pochettino and says they are on a mission again – and wants to be in the running to be the new club skipper after Cesar Azpilicueta’s departure. He is fit again after sickness last week prevented his participation in Chelsea ’s Premier League Summer Series game against Brighton.
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James said: “Since the new staff and manager have come, the energy has changed. It has been a very good atmosphere, you can see that in our recent performances. It is definitely going to be a tough season, there is no easy one in the Premier League. It was very difficult last season, the toughest I have experienced.
“There was lots of change, some players didn’t want to be there. That was difficult. Now it is on to a new page and we are looking forward to the season.
“Last season we had a lot of bad results and bad results had an effect. It is not the best to be around. But this season there are a lot of fresh faces. It is a new start. That has had a big impact on the players so far, and everyone is excited and can’t wait to get started.”
How will Chelsea get on this season? Have your say in the comments section
Reece James admits “some players didn’t want to be here” as he eyes Chelsea captaincy
Chelsea and England defender Reece James is looking for the club’s fortunes to improve after the Blues slumped to a 12th place Premier League finish last season
Reece James feels the “energy” is returning to Chelsea, after branding last season the “worst”.
The England right back says some of his team-mates didn’t want to be at Stamford Bridge, and losing so much – 22 times in all competitions – wrecked morale. New boss Mauricio Pochettino has had a clear out this summer axing 12 first team players so far with three more poised to leave including Romelu Lukaku.
Reece has given an upbeat assessment of pre-season under Pochettino and says they are on a mission again – and wants to be in the running to be the new club skipper after Cesar Azpilicueta’s departure. He is fit again after sickness last week prevented his participation in Chelsea ’s Premier League Summer Series game against Brighton.
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James said: “Since the new staff and manager have come, the energy has changed. It has been a very good atmosphere, you can see that in our recent performances. It is definitely going to be a tough season, there is no easy one in the Premier League. It was very difficult last season, the toughest I have experienced.
“There was lots of change, some players didn’t want to be there. That was difficult. Now it is on to a new page and we are looking forward to the season.
“Last season we had a lot of bad results and bad results had an effect. It is not the best to be around. But this season there are a lot of fresh faces. It is a new start. That has had a big impact on the players so far, and everyone is excited and can’t wait to get started.”
How will Chelsea get on this season? Have your say in the comments section
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