Reece James’ flip to react to our 2-2 defeat at Brentford final night time, and the captain will not be joyful.
James was named on the bench by head coach Enzo Maresca however was introduced on at half time when Chelsea have been trailing 1-0 on the time. Wesley Fofana began at proper again, which isn’t one thing I’d wish to see too usually.
“It’s disappointing to not win,” Reece informed the Chelsea membership web site. “We got here right here to win, and we discovered ourselves a purpose down, and we tailored the best way we performed and acquired ourselves again into the sport. They’re a robust staff, they usually punished us.
“We’re not pleased with drawing, however we’ll maintain combating. We’ll have to simply accept the outcome and transfer ahead.”
James additionally known as for top requirements. “There are various elements as to why the primary half wasn’t ok,” he added. “It’s a tough place to return and we’re coming into video games after a world break and that’s at all times robust. It’s no excuse – now we have tremendous excessive requirements right here.
“They caught us on the counter [in the first half], and we have been ready for that, however we didn’t cope with it. The second is a set-piece the place they’re tremendous sturdy and we didn’t cope with it at present.”
