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REECE JAMES - ON THE ROAD TO BECOME PL'S NUMBER 1 RB
Against Brighton, it was probably the most complete performance we've seen of Reece James till now. Equally dominant in attack and defense.
Let's recap this match-winning performance...
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Against Brighton, it was probably the most complete performance we've seen of Reece James till now. Equally dominant in attack and defense.
Let's recap this match-winning performance...
1/9
Aerial Duels:
4/4 Aerial duels won in the match. Reece attacked the ball with structured aggression. He made sure if Brighton was looking for the out ball at his corner then he did his level best to keep them boxed in.
2/9
4/4 Aerial duels won in the match. Reece attacked the ball with structured aggression. He made sure if Brighton was looking for the out ball at his corner then he did his level best to keep them boxed in.
2/9
Attacking The Ball In Defence:
Lamtepy was terrorizing our left side. In this case, a dangerous cross was proactively dealt with by Reece. I love the way how Reece attacks the ball here to win the aerial contest. Excellent positioning as well.
3/9
Lamtepy was terrorizing our left side. In this case, a dangerous cross was proactively dealt with by Reece. I love the way how Reece attacks the ball here to win the aerial contest. Excellent positioning as well.
3/9
Beast Mode Pressing:
Any sniff of a loose ball and Reece was all over it like a rash. Once again a fine example of proactive defending through a perfectly executed press.
He continues to support the play by moving towards the wing. Great attacking sense.
4/9
Any sniff of a loose ball and Reece was all over it like a rash. Once again a fine example of proactive defending through a perfectly executed press.
He continues to support the play by moving towards the wing. Great attacking sense.
4/9
Oozing Strength:
A cheeky lofted ball tries to catch our Reece at his wing but Reece recovers with his pace and strength. There are very few who can match up with his physique in this league.
5/9
A cheeky lofted ball tries to catch our Reece at his wing but Reece recovers with his pace and strength. There are very few who can match up with his physique in this league.
5/9
Strength & Pace:
Just when the Brighton player thought he was off in the wings, Reece matches him with pace and nonchalantly shrugs him off the ball like he never even existed. Great defending!
This is what will set him apart from the rest of the league.
6/9
Just when the Brighton player thought he was off in the wings, Reece matches him with pace and nonchalantly shrugs him off the ball like he never even existed. Great defending!
This is what will set him apart from the rest of the league.
6/9
The Thunderbolt:
Before we get to the technique of the shot which was phenomenal, let's take a moment to see where Reece takes up his position in the field. As a RB he has the nous to drift into midfield to create an overload which then allows him to unleash hell!!
7/9
Before we get to the technique of the shot which was phenomenal, let's take a moment to see where Reece takes up his position in the field. As a RB he has the nous to drift into midfield to create an overload which then allows him to unleash hell!!
7/9
The Much Deserved Assist:
Without a doubt, this was a lucky goal but nonetheless, Reece deserves this assist as he missed out on several last season. Great to see a goal from a corner that hasn't been so frequent for us.
8/9
Without a doubt, this was a lucky goal but nonetheless, Reece deserves this assist as he missed out on several last season. Great to see a goal from a corner that hasn't been so frequent for us.
8/9
Go Long & Direct Play:
Although this was deemed offside, it's a play we may see more of. Watch Werner's run from the start of this gif on the bottom left-hand corner. This is a training drill! Very soon we'll see this same play end up with a goal!
Reece James take a bow
9/9
Although this was deemed offside, it's a play we may see more of. Watch Werner's run from the start of this gif on the bottom left-hand corner. This is a training drill! Very soon we'll see this same play end up with a goal!
Reece James take a bow
9/9
