Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca wants ‘more in terms of leadership’ from Reece James

26.10.2024 - 11:57 breakingnews.ie

Enzo Maresca has told Reece James he expects more personality from Chelsea’s captain as the head coach admitted his squad is without a natural leader.

James made his first appearance of the season in the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool last weekend following a lengthy injury lay-off and did not travel with the side that beat Panathinaikos in Athens on Thursday.

The last two campaigns have been blighted by knee and hamstring problems for the 24-year-old but he was nevertheless appointed club skipper by previous boss Mauricio Pochettino last August. “I spoke with him and I expect from him more in terms of leadership inside the changing room,” said Maresca.

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