The World Cup continues, and it has largely made many fans forget about their domestic clubs, for now at least.
Reece James at Chelsea was hugely disappointed that he wasn’t able to make the World Cup after injury kept him out of the England squad. But one very tiny bonus for us at least, is he has time to do a Twitter Q&A, which he conducted yesterday.
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James will soon be back for Chelsea, and domestic football will soon be back. But until then, one answer in particular from James was worth highlighting.
He was asked who the ‘hardest’ player he has ever played against was, and James names Chelsea target Rafael Leao as one of them.
Two quick goals and terrific finishes from João Felix and Rafael Leão.
PSG and Manchester United are watching Felix closely. Chelsea keeping tabs on Leao, although Milan pushing for a contract renewal.
Portugal's new generation have won them the game.🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/sQ4R5vBZp8
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) November 24, 2022
The other two he names as Vinicius Jr and Sadio Mane.
3 hardest players I’ve ever played against are all left wingers! Vinicius Jr, Leao and Mane! 🔥 https://t.co/9PYuXJJjro
— Reece James (@ReeceJames) November 30, 2022
Chelsea are watching the contract situation for Leao at AC Milan and are seemingly ready to pounce if he doesn’t extend there.