Chelsea's coach Enzo Maresca regards Reece James as a midfielder, especially after his pivotal goal in their 2-1 win against Copenhagen in the Conference League. Despite a lackluster first half without any shots on target, James broke the deadlock, showcasing his talent after struggling with injuries. Maresca emphasized the importance of keeping James fit for his leadership and versatility, as the team aims for the Champions League despite being in a competitive league position. The manager stressed the significance of the upcoming match against Leicester City to maintain their league standing.
I see Reece as a midfielder. Since day one. I sent him a clip when he was on holiday about how he can be a midfielder. He has played at full-back, central defender, so the main target for us is to keep him fit.
We know how important he is for us. He's our captain, a fantastic player. We need him fit, so that is our duty, our target, because for sure he is going to help us.
The main game for us is Sunday's game at home and we need our fans for 100 minutes behind the team and pushing the team.
While Maresca's men took another step towards European silverware this term, he faces a tough battle to secure Champions League football for next season.
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