Tahith Chong, a star for Luton Town, gushes about a “powerful” Chelsea player who possesses every quality.
Tahith Chong, a star for Luton Town, has extolled the virtues of one Chelsea player.
Tahith Chong, the adaptable attacking midfielder for Luton, is in awe of Chelsea star Reece James. He has spoken highly of James.
Due to injury, the 24-year-old right-back and Blues captain has had a difficult season, appearing in just nine games across all competitions. He has, nevertheless, demonstrated in recent years that he is a superb defender with a high ceiling.
Chong said to Sky Sports Premier League when asked who his hardest opponent was on a one-on-one basis: “I’d probably say Reece James.”
“Powerful and incredibly fast as well. Strong, capable of moving forward as well. competent with the ball and able to attack. He seems to have every quality. I could also get [Kyle] Walker in there.
Reece James will be returning when?
Chelsea fans will be thrilled to learn that James’s return could happen soon. James may possibly make a comeback to the matchday roster versus Forest, as he intimated on social media on Saturday morning.
The all-action full-back last played against Everton in December of 2024, and he hasn’t played a single competitive minute of football since.
The European Championship event this summer seems to have arrived too soon for James, according to the Chelsea Chronicle, following a protracted layout. In order to prepare himself for the start of the upcoming season, he needs the summer to get in peak physical condition.
As Luton fights relegation in the Premier League this weekend, they will be praying that Chelsea does them a favor.
With two games left, Luton is three points from safety in the league standings, sitting in 18th place. They depart for West Ham on Saturday afternoon in preparation for their 3pm kickoff.
They are attempting to catch up with Nottingham Forest, who are now in 17th place and take on Chelsea at home on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
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Currently ranked seventh in the league, Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues team is concentrated on achieving their goal of qualifying for Europe. However, they can also wind up having a vote in the relegation conclusion.
At the conclusion of the English match, Chelsea’s English midfielder Cole Palmer (2nd L), English defender Reece James (C), and teammates celebrate.
