It’s incredible to think that last night’s 7-1 win against Grimsby Town was the first appearance for Reece James in a Chelsea shirt. The hype surrounding the 19-year-old was so high that it was difficult to see how he could live up to expectations.
With a goal and assist to his name on the night, the right-back showed everyone why there was so much talk about him. Supporters on Twitter are now hoping he gets game time in the Premier League:
Exactly my thoughts, that’s a finish of a CF. Calm, collected and great accuracy. Not trying to overhype him, But i think this lad can play anywhere on the pitch.
— ZuBi (@ZuBi_8_9) 26 September 2019
Needs to be starting in the pl easy
— ™ DannyITFC ?? (@itfcdan8) 26 September 2019
Now Cesar should be bench for life…#ReeceRoyce take over
— Six God (@kupaleon) 26 September 2019
Future at hand
— Bakare Fatai (@BakareFatai14) 26 September 2019
His young man deserve to have a start now!!
— Nathan Moses (@NathanM23536168) 26 September 2019
Great talent
— ceejay22 (@ChristianGide10) 26 September 2019
Cant wait for him to start league matches now!! ?
— Blueisthecolor (@AvinashAjwani) 26 September 2019
Our future ?
— Raven_ (@_SendaRaven) 26 September 2019
THE PRESENT AND FUTURE ARE BRIGHT ?
— The Blues (@TheBlues___) 26 September 2019
Of course, it can be easy to get too far ahead of ourselves. James was playing against fourth-tier opposition, and he will have bigger challenges ahead of him facing Premier League opponents.
Even so, his attacking mindset and his ability on the ball, make him a serious rival for Cesar Azpilicueta. The Spaniard has struggled for form this season, and while James may not displace him straight away, the teenager will be waiting in the wings to stake his claim for a first-team place.
