The Blues defender enjoys working under the “passionate” German, even as he fights hard for places at Stamford Bridge
Reece James has lifted the top under life under Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel, with the German emergency coach rated as “very funny” in addition to his more “passionate” qualities.
The Blues are yet to suffer the case under their latest manager, with a fruitful 10-game run introduced since Frank Lampard was taken through the Stamford Bridge uprisings.
Tuchel didn’t waste much time spreading his message, with high standards set in west London, but there is a lighter side to the 47-year-old who helps keep her afloat. -everyone on board.
What was said?
James told Chelsea official website de Tuchel: “He’s very funny and very passionate because he wants to win.
“He wants the best for his players and his team, and that shows when he’s on the line kicking and leading every member. Everyone is getting on well and it’s a great organization. ”
Had James been a regular under Tuchel?
The 21-year-old right-hander has seen first-team football in the 2020-21 campaign.
Lampard often found a place for him in his plans, while the home star influenced Tuchel as well.
James has made five appearances under Germany, though only two of those tours have been the start.
He acknowledges that there is competition for wild places, saying: “When you play for a top team, you can’t always play and you know you could be on time. where you don’t play as much.
“You just have to work hard and you don’t know when your opportunity will come. I have to keep working and be ready. The manager will always have reasons why he thinks that person should play. He’s the manager and he makes decisions so I have to respect them. ”
The bigger picture
Chelsea will continue to turn around as they run down top honors in 2020-21.
The top four Premier League hopes are in the semi-finals of the FA Cup and the last 16 of the Champions League – where they will take a 1-0 lead over La Liga giants Atletico Madrid – and James is determined to get his hands on silverware.
It has been said about goals from this time, with a home date against Everton next on the agenda: “We need to win awards this season.
“There aren’t many games left so we have to keep working and keep pushing game after game because the goal is always to win prizes.”