Best players in the world. No one can replace them – Pochettino says on two Chelsea stars
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has said there’s only one Reece James and Ben Chilwell in the world, hailing the duo as the best in the world.
Both players are currently injured and Pochettino believes they will be missed by the Blues.
“When they’re at their best, they are the best full-backs in the world,” said Pochettino.
“At all clubs, important players are missed when they don’t play.
“If the question is ‘do we miss them?’ Of course. Reece is a top player and [Chilwell] also.”
“All teams when they miss important players are affected [in their] performance,” added the former Tottenham manager.
“Why did we not sign another Ben Chilwell and another Reece James? Because there’s only one Reece James and one Ben Chilwell.
“If you have in the squad one top player in one position, it’s difficult to bring in another one in the same position to sit on the bench. It’s about balance.”