“Only top players can do that, always dominating” – Rio Ferdinand hails Chelsea player Incredible performances against Zenit
According to Ferdinand, only top players were capable of changing positions and still putting in strong performances.
However, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has hailed Reece James as a ridiculous talent after the right-back impressed in midfield in Chelsea’s 3-3 draw against Zenit.
“He’s a ridiculous talent. We spoke about right-backs in this country with huge talent dictating games – he went into midfield and looked like he’d been playing there all his life. He was dominating, passing, breaking things up. Ferdinand said after the game
“He’s an integral part of the team there. You win games in the central midfield area a lot of the time, that battle in there.
He’s gone in there in a Champions League game and produced a performance that is getting people talking about him.
“Only top players can do that, are intelligent enough to adapt to different positions. You don’t worry about those players. The way Reece goes into different areas of the pitch, when he receives it in the middle of the pitch he looks so comfortable.”