Reece James:Nigerian football fans compare Chelsea captain to national grid after fresh injury blow

Nigerian football fans have compared Chelsea captain Reece James to the national grid after his fresh injury blow.

According to the Diaspora Digital Media (DDM), Reece James’ frequent injury has sparked hilarious comparisons to Nigeria’s National Grid by football fans on social media.

Reactions

@chudy_jnr while reacting, posted “If the Nigerian National Grid was a football player, it would be Reece James.”

@FaruqBashar, reacted “The national grid has collapsed again, the one that plays for Chelsea.”

@MrRightke and others joked about his frequent hospital visits, saying, “He’s had more hospital appearances than match appearances.”

Earlier, Reece James, 24, was announced to miss the upcoming Premier League match against Leicester City due to a hamstring injury.

According to Manager Enzo Maresca, “Reece James who recently returned from injury, has been deemed unfit for the upcoming match after experiencing discomfort during training.”

The manager stated “Reece, unfortunately, felt something minor, and we don’t want to take any chances this weekend.”

James has struggled with a series of injuries throughout the past two seasons, despite his exceptional talent.

As Chelsea fans are rooting for Reece James’ comeback, his injury record is sparking major durability concerns.

Chelsea is currently dealing with a series of injuries to key players, including Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and Malo Gusto.

Manager Maresca is expected to prioritize meticulous squad fitness management amidst the demanding football schedule.

Know about Reece James

Reece James was born on December 8, 1999 (age 23) in England. His height is 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) and plays Right-back.

Club Career of Reece James

James has been in Chelsea FC since 2018 till present. Wigan Athletic (loan, 2018-2019).

International Career of Reece James

He played in England U20 (2017-2019), England U21 (2019-2020), and England national team (2020-present).

Honors received by Reece James

The Chelsea’s captain received UEFA Champions League (2020-21), UEFA Super Cup (2021), FIFA Club World Cup (2021), and FA Cup runner-up (2020-21, 2021-22).

Injury History of Reece James

James has Hamstring issues (recurring), knee injuries (2020, 2022) and other minor setbacks.

Style of Play

Attacking right-back, pace, power, and skill, excellent crossing ability, strong defensively are all Reece James’ styles of play.

Stats (2022-23)

He has 15 appearances in Chelsea, 1 goal, 4 assists, 73% tackle success rate and 82% passing accuracy.

Social Media

The footballer is active on X formerly Twitter @ReeceJames_24 and on Instagram @reecejames24.

News and Updates

Latest injury updates, transfer rumors, performance analysis, and interviews and quotes.

Know also about Chelsea

Chelsea Football Club, nicknamed ‘The Blues,’ founded in 1905, is a professional football team based in Fulham, London.

The club plays in the Premier League, with a storied history of domestic and international success, including six Premier League titles, eight FA Cups, five League Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles.

Chelsea has notable players like Reece James, Thiago Silva, and Raheem Sterling, and is managed by Graham Potter.

The football club has its iconic home stadium at Stamford Bridge. It is owned by Todd Boehly, with a global fan base, fierce rivalries with Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United, and Liverpool, and a commitment to developing young talent through their esteemed academy.

Honors

Chelsea received Premier League (6) in 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017, and 2021, FA Cup (8) in 1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2018, League Cup (5) in 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, and 2015, UEFA Champions League (2) in 2012 and 2021, UEFA Europa League (2) in 2013 and 2019, UEFA Super Cup (2) in 2012 and 2021, and FIFA Club World Cup (2) in 2012 and 2021.

Current Squad

Goalkeepers: Kepa Arrizabalaga and Édouard Mendy.

Defenders: Reece James, Thiago Silva, and Kalidou Koulibaly.

Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté, Jorginho, and Mateo Kovačić.

Forwards: Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyan.

Academy

The club owns Chelsea FC Academy established in 1905, FA Youth Cup titles (8), and UEFA Youth League titles (2).

Women’s Team

Chelsea FC Women established in 1992, Women’s Super League titles (5), FA Women’s Cup wins (3) are all Chelsea’s Women Team.

Social Media

The football club is present on X formerly Twitter @ChelseaFC, Instagram @chelseafc, and Facebook @ChelseaFC.

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