James started the game as a right-back today instead of his usual right wing-back position. However, he has also been playing as a right centre-back as Tuchel has deployed Ruben Loftus-Cheek on the wings.

Morris was talking on Stadium Astro after the game when he was talking highly about the 22-year-old.

The former Chelsea assistant manager said:

He added:

Thomas Tuchel wants two Reece James on the pitch for Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel has been thinking about using Reece James in the back three since the tail end of last season and was open about his plans. The manager claimed the Englishman would predominantly play as a wing-back, but there are good chances of him playing as a centre-back too.

He was quoted by SI saying:

He continued:

Chelsea have won two and lost once this season while also dropping points when Tottenham held them to a controversial draw at Stamford Bridge.

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