Manchester City goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has opened up on his relationship with Reece James during his time at Chelsea.Bettinelli joined City this summer as a third choice goalkeeper for Pep Guard...
Manchester City goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has opened up on his relationship with Reece James during his time at Chelsea.
Bettinelli joined City this summer as a third choice goalkeeper for Pep Guardiola’s side, but has yet to make an appearance for the club.
The 33-year-old was an important figure in the Chelsea dressing room, but he only made one appearance for the Blues during his four years at the club.
Marcus Bettinelli praises Chelsea star
During his time at Chelsea Bettinelli has played with some top players, and he was known for getting on well James.
James has made a brilliant start to the season and has stayed fit since January, the longest period he’s been injury free for quite sometime.
James has been back to his best this season. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)
Enzo Maresca has managed his minutes carefully and deserves credit for his role in James’ recovery, whilst the player has shown brilliant resilience.
James has shown he’s able to play in multiple roles including midfield, whilst he also played centre back in the second half against Liverpool, and Bettinelli believes the 25-year-old could play anywhere.
“Reece James is a scandal,” he told the Fozcast.
“If you ask any footballer that has played with RJ or seen him at England, Reece is frightening.
“He can play anywhere. I’m not joking, he can play anywhere.”
James pulled out of the England squad after the Liverpool game, but Maresca has confirmed he’s fully fit for Saturday’s game against Nottingham Forest.
Reece James back to his best
It’s taken a long time to get James fit again, but it finally feels like the Chelsea captain is back to something near his best.
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The skipper has been seen getting up and down the right flank on a number of occasions this season, and supplied a brilliant assist for Trevoh Chalobah against Manchester United.
He’s also back in the England fold and appears to be Thomas Tuchel’s first choice right back, and providing he stays fit looks set to start at the World Cup next summer.
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