“He deserves to start the season ahead of him” – Enzo Maresca told to bench 24-years-old Chelsea man for inform 21-years-old Chelsea star ahead of next season
Due to injury, Reece James only made 10 Premier League matches in the previous season, with Malo Gusto starting for the most of the time.
Gusto had a successful season and got better every time he played.
Even though Reece James has now returned from injury, Malo Gusto ought to start ahead of James in the upcoming campaign, according to former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf.
“Listen, Reece James is absolutely brilliant but his injury record is a huge concern,” Lebouef told BoyleSports.
“Malo Gusto was absolutely fantastic for Chelsea and he stepped up when they needed him – I fear it’s not fair on him if he goes to the bench next season in favour of James.
“Gusto has to start over Reece James as he has earned that right after his performances last season. I know James is the club captain but right now you’d have to give Gusto the benefit of the doubt to start given how he performed last season.
“If you cannot play Gusto, they might have to sell him while his stock is so high as they could get a lot of money for him right now.”