John Terry has criticised Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca's decision to play Reece James in midfield, insisting that the England international should remain at full-back. Terry agrees with Thomas Tuchel, who also dismissed the idea, keeping James in his natural position for England.
Chelsea captain Reece James was deployed in midfield against Arsenal, struggling to contain Declan Rice in a 1-0 defeat. Enzo Maresca stated that he had envisioned James as a midfielder from day one, even sending him clips before meeting him. However, John Terry strongly disagrees, arguing that defenders often struggle with their backs to goal and that James should stay in his natural right-back position.
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel also confirmed that he will not use James in midfield for England’s World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Terry also commented on James' leadership, saying he must be authentic to his own style rather than trying to emulate past captains like himself.
