Lampard hails ‘fantastic’ James after Chelsea victory
Frank Lampard said the form of Reece James more or less made it impossible not to select the teenage right-back in place of captain Cesar Azpilicueta for the 2-0 home victory over Crystal Palace..
James, who scored after coming on a substitute in the 4-4 midweek draw against Ajax, excelled in both defence and attack in his first Premier League start.
Lampard was full of praise for James’s efforts against the much-hyped Wilfried Zaha.
“Reece was fantastic against one of the best wingers in the league one-v-one,” Lampard said.
“He is a real threat on the counter-attack and Reece dealt with those situations and also joined in with the attack; you can see how comfortable he is with the ball at his feet and his delivery and passing.
“I trust Reece. He had an injury early season but he has got fit and has been training at a level where he deserved minutes and he did brilliantly.”
But Lampard said leaving out the ever-reliable Azpilicueta was a big decision.
“It’s part of my job,” Lampard added. “It would be a tougher call if I was speaking to him when he was having a difficult time and I was bringing a kid in but Azpi is playing really well for us.
“He is a leader and a driver but with Reece and the way he is playing the opportunity to play him was one I had to make because it gives me options going forward.
“Azpi is such a great personality and character. He is easy to speak to because he feels the club and he wants the best and knows how much I value him.
“It might give me some selection problems going forwards but I want what’s best for the team and it’s a nice problem.”
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David
10/11/2019 @ 7:49 pm
Nice job….. big bro …..
Mahmud abubakar
10/11/2019 @ 10:20 am
Captain American is a gaol pls give him more time play……. Super Franky wish all d best d young shall grow
Kenny
10/11/2019 @ 7:03 am
Lamps you are great in our club Carry go don’t relent
athman
10/11/2019 @ 6:28 am
,,,is really good play
Abdul
10/11/2019 @ 3:29 am
Lampard don’t bother of getting new prayer just stick with ur term and u will be getting the results you need up chelsea blue is the color,keep the good job going ⚽️
Erick Dinda,kenya
10/11/2019 @ 3:25 am
The blues young guns are just full of ammo and shoots sharp.Frank the leader,the hero,the commander.Blues till death
Jonathan
09/11/2019 @ 10:31 pm
I just pray that the extended the ban more, I am enjoying seeing young academy graduate coming in and making impart in Europe. I don’t know what will become of this young Chelsea talents when the transfer ban is lifted as Chelsea that I know are not predictable.
Chinecherem Benjamin
09/11/2019 @ 9:56 pm
It’s really a great one and lamp need to do more.,He 8s building the club is a great way …….
Thanks man keep the good work going.
gabriel
09/11/2019 @ 9:28 pm
lampard great job for discovery new talent for the
team. please built Abraham strength
nosakhare Ibrahim
09/11/2019 @ 7:24 pm
Thank you for a good job, I am a fan of Chelsea football club, your passion for the job is what keeping the club alive after Ban by FIFA from buying player .Nosa. Nigeria