Chelsea captain Reece James lands in transfer dilemma with concerns of injury while Cole Palmer and future signing Estevao link up online.
It has been a long time since Reece James stepped on the pitch for a competitive fixture adorning the Chelsea kit. In the last few months, we saw the downfall of James from being compared among the best right backs in the world to being an injury prone burden to his club. Malo Gusto has now completely established himself as the first choice right back under Maresca and has been playing pretty well too. With rising injury concerns the Englishman has to make Sophie’s choice now. On the other hand future teammates Estevao Willian and Cole Palmer have already started linking up online.
REECE JAMES TRANSFER CONUNDRUM
Reece James was named the Chelsea club captain after Thiago Silva left the club at the end of the previous season. Even though he has captained the team earlier he is yet to feature this season with the arm band. Not only that he is the most experienced member of the team currently. The last time James played for Chelsea was back in may against Brighton in the Premier League. He was also sent off during that match, handing a three match ban at the beginning of the season.
After consistently featuring in the preseason he was set to start the season before picking up another hamstring injury. The injury has sidelined him since the start of the season and he is also yet to feature in a competitive match this season. Malo Gusto, his beloved deputy, has stepped in and actually made the position his. On the other hand Renato Veiga has been surprising some people with his versatility to play in midfield and defense. After already playing in left back, center back and midfield positions it will not be long to see him playing in the right back position.
Anyway according to the Athletic, Reece James has returned to first team training as of monday. But the question is will he be ready for the Liverpool match this weekend.
We have to wait and watch for that. James has been constantly suffering from hamstring injuries for some time now. And according to football.london it is reported that Reece James has been advised to move to warmer conditions as well as the slower paced football of other European countries.
PALMER AND ESTEVAO ONLINE LINK UP
Cole Palmer is the current super star for Chelsea FC with many considering him as the future of the club. Palmer was named the player of the month of September and Enzo Maresca the manager of the month. Which talks about the rich form that Chelsea have been on since the last International break. Even though the last match ended in a draw at home to Nottingham Forest the game plan the way the play has been appreciated by many. Guess who is at the focal point of Chelsea’s game? It’s none other than Cole cold Palmer. The Englishman was also voted PFA best young player of the 2023-24 season. It has been a meteoric rise to prominence for the 22 year old.
With Palmer’s contract locked until 2033 Chelsea are set to have another young talent join their ranks next season. This time all the way from Brazil. Estevao Willian, the 2007 born forward dubbed as the next Neymar by many pundits in Brazil and abroad. He already has a national team cap under his belt at this tender age of 17. Currently playing his trade for Palmeiras who are challenging for the title this year. Estevao is set to join Chelsea in the summer of 2025 along with Ecuadorian gem Kendry Paes.
Anyway earlier this month the 17 year old came on from the bench to score against RB Bragantino for Palmeiras. After scoring the teenager performed the now trending ‘cold Palmer’ celebration. Which later led to an online linkup with his future teammate Cole Palmer.
“When I signed for Chelsea, the next day I scored a goal and celebrated like Palmer. His celebration was trend, very popular,” he told the Guardian .
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