Reece James muzzles Matheus Cunha

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Reece James muzzles Matheus Cunha

Wolves boss Pereira described Cunha as a player. Who can “take a rabbit and magic in the moment on the pitch and create something special”. Reece James was tasked with tackling the Brazilian’s trickery and did so by turning the duel in to a physical slugfest.

James is an extremely popular figure among Chelsea supporters.

Playing 158 times for the club across all เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา competitions since emerging from their youth ranks in 2019, winning Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup titles along the way.

The 16-time England international is also the current club captain, taking the armband last summer following the departure of Cesar Azpilicueta.

Wherever Cunha roamed, James’ hulking shoulder was never far from away. At one point midway through the second half, Wolves’ talismanic forward drifted all the way in to the centre circle to escape his jailer-in-chief, yet the Blues skipper materialised to barge him (fairly) to the turf.

There will be those that argue Cunha wasn’t quite himself as he spent the week recovering from illness.

But James’ entire career is essentially one long injury comeback. The Stamford Bridge crowd certainly appreciated their captain, treating the right-back to a standing ovation as he trotted off for the final 15 minutes.

However, James has suffered from wretch injury problems over the last couple of years. With hamstring, knee and muscle problems meaning. He’s play just 26 Premier League games in the last two seasons combine as many as he play in the 2021/22 campaign alone.