EPL: 'He Is Intelligent' - Alonso Confirms Chelsea Defender Will Play in Midfield Against Arsenal

"We are using him" - Xabi Alonso names Chelsea star he plans to use in the midfield after they failed to sign Lamine Camara

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he plans to use Reece James as a midfielder this season.

Chelsea plot midfield role for Reece James

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso believes that Reece James could be one of the best midfielders in the world, and he could play a key role for Chelsea in that position. The 26-year-old has been used as a midfielder at times, and Alonso believes he has the technical ability, tactical discipline, and intelligence to play there. […]

EPL: 'He is intelligent' - Alonso confirms Chelsea defender will play in midfield against Arsenal

Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso has confirmed that defender Reece James will be played in midfield in their match against Arsenal on Sunday. In the past

Alonso issues James prediction as Chelsea midfield options assessed

Blues captain is natural right-back but also excels in midfield

Xabi Alonso says Reece James can be world-class midfielder – here is why

Reece James midfield role backed by Alonso

Xabi Alonso believes Reece James can develop into one of the world’s best midfielders, with the Chelsea captain expected to have a more prominent role in the centre of the pitch this season.James is naturally a right-back, but he has been used in midfield at times over the past few campaigns. Early indications suggest Alonso could use a 3-4-3 system regularly, with James operating as one of two central midfielders.Alonso makes his James admissio…