‘Wish I have two of him in my team, my problem would be solved’ – Tuchel hails star player
Ahead of Manchester United clash, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has reserved massive praise for Reece James
However, James has been a top player for Thomas Tuchel, and he plays both as a right wing-back and right centre-back for Chelsea.
Meanwhile, according to Tuchel, he’d love to have a clone of Reece James, so they can both play as a wing-back and centre-back.
Tuchel said in his press conference: “I would love to have two of Reece James so the problem would be solved,”
“It’s 55 per cent towards wing-back, 45 per cent towards back three. It depends also how the opponent plays against us. Do we expect a lot of possession? How is their structure for offensive transition?
“It can sometimes be very helpful for us if Reece plays in the back three, to be the first guy to cover in transition with his speed and physicality.
“I’m leaning a bit more his very best position is the wing-back position when he can be more decisive, but it’s more demanding. The next step is to be a regular player over 55, 60 matches. Then we decide, but both positions are filled with top quality with him.”