Early in the season, Mason Mount was Chelsea’s star loanee. His bright start at Derby County on the back of an exceptional season at Vitesse made him the focus of everyone’s attention.
His slowdown was followed by a burst of goals for Tammy Abraham, which meant he was flavour of the month for a while.
But who has been succeeding quietly the whole time? Reece James. He just put another huge performance in for Wigan at the weekend, and the reactions on social media were pretty impressive.
He’s got all the physical gifts, he’s technically superb and he’s super intelligent with the ball. We really hope Maurizio Sarri is watching these highlights too.
You can see a selection of the comments here:
Reece James is being worshipped at Wigan not only for his fantastic quality but how consistent he is every game.
He is Premier League ready.#RJ12 #FutureCaptain— 🦁⭐⭐ (@Chrispeey) January 13, 2019
Oh and that Reece James roulette then a 60 yard ping was pornographic #wafc
— Aristottle (@AdamStott94) January 12, 2019
If Reece James isn’t your first choice right back in the next year or two then English football has failed completely. That kid is so good it’s frightening.
— Sam Heaton (@Sam_f_Heaton) January 12, 2019
The composure of this baller! What a player, every game! Reece James👌🏻 #wafc pic.twitter.com/sk67SgCTQB
— Cal (@CalWafc) January 13, 2019
Reece James is a special player. Too good for this league in all honesty, but we're happy to keep him. Has to break into the Chelsea senior team next season
— Matt Bentham (@MattDBentham) January 12, 2019
Impressed with @LaticsOfficial today. Playing like that they'll be absolutely fine this season. Reece James with another eye-catching display at RB 👏
— Paul Walker (@Walkerpw) January 12, 2019
Running out of superlatives for Reece James. The lad is unreal. Destined for the very top. #wafc
— Sean (@WafcSean) January 12, 2019
Reece James with another MOTM today. Absolutely beasting the Championship. If Zappacosta is leaving, #RecallReece pic.twitter.com/YebxQVRXrG
— Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) January 12, 2019
reece james is one of the most gifted players I’ve seen play for us #wafc
— oli (@OliWAFC) January 12, 2019
I don't care, Reece James is the best player i've seen play for Wigan. He has it all..
— Matthew Taylor (@mjtaylor123) January 12, 2019
Reece James (19) vs Aston Villa
7.52/10 rating (https://t.co/z1AXpUlvd8)
28/40 passes completed
3/3 aerial duals won
4/4 tackles completed
5 clearances
93 touches (more than any player on the pitch)
One of the first names on the team sheet✅ pic.twitter.com/2yja8NVS1J— ScoutedU23 (@ScoutedU23) January 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/RobboHarry2/status/1084139622123425792
Dunno about Tammy Abraham, Reece James best @ChelseaFC loanee on view today. Outstanding. Some prospect. pic.twitter.com/InpOKmmqO1
— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) January 12, 2019
