22 – Aged 22 years and 301 days, Reece James is the youngest Chelsea player ever to both score and assist a goal in the same UEFA Champions League game. Star. pic.twitter.com/39Qia93ze5
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James’ potential “is beyond the sky” and he “can be a Chelsea legend,” according to Graham Potter, his new manager at the Blues.
Meanwhile, former Blues player Joe Cole, who was watching from the television studio, said there were “not enough superlatives” to describe James’ dominant performance.
And it’s clear to Trevoh Chalobah, James’ teammate, that he is the best wing-back in the world.
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“I’ve said it from day one,” said Chalobah, who came up through Chelsea’s academy alongside James.
“Right now, he could be the best in the world [in that position].
“Yes, we are lucky to have him. He is an unbelievable player who can do all sides of the game. He can defend, get us goals and get us assists.
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“It is a pleasure to play with him,” Chalobah concluded.
Overall, It was a near-perfect night for Chelsea, apart from an injury to Wesley Fofana after he had scored the opening goal.
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