Probably should have signed Clauss or someone else cheap as back up for Reece in the Summer to operate wing back. 

Reece's injury problems have been there from the start, always going to miss 1/3 of a season somewhere.

What about Dujon Sterling?  It is unlikely we would recall a loan prospect, but he is highly rated and just wonder if he should be in our squad getting minutes.  Massive step, but probably better than the other Sterling at WB!

Also, not to cast doubt, but I have a terrible feeling Reece will need surgery, and the current path is his best attempt to play at the WC (which I do not fault him for). 

Edited October 18, 20223 yr by PhilH930

19 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Probably should have signed Clauss or someone else cheap as back up for Reece in the Summer to operate wing back. 

Reece's injury problems have been there from the start, always going to miss 1/3 of a season somewhere.

We tried to sign Clauss however he chose Marseille. That would have been our best option in terms of price but he did want to be a back up, where with Marseille he is playing every game and also in the UCL.

Gutted to lose Reece.

 

I've watched Dujon Sterling a few times and he could be somewhat of an answer. Probably his one chance to grab by the horns and get into the Chelsea XI.

Do we have an option to recall Dujon?

Luckily there is the World Cup coming. He won't miss that many games. We are quite lost without him.

Yeah we did not need to sign a competent back up for him like we did for Ben, we have Ruben and Raheem for that...lol...

Reece would have created a few more chance for us today, but doubtful we'd have converted them.

Is odd the timing though eh? 3 games without Reece, 3 times we are poor and second best.

 

I hate to say this, but have a bad feeling James' injury may keep him out longer (i.e., doesn't make the WC, or does, but still requires surgery in new year)

I reckon he’ll be back for the 27th of December game!

Seen it reported Southgate will be taking him to the world cup as his recovery is ahead of schedule.

What could possibly go wrong?

Southgate and the FA pay your wages do they Reece?

5 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Seen it reported Southgate will be taking him to the world cup as his recovery is ahead of schedule.

What could possibly go wrong?

So irresponsible this 

6 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Southgate and the FA pay your wages do they Reece?

 

1 minute ago, El regreso said:

So irresponsible this 

I thought when this first happened, backed up by Reeces post, his priority would be too push himself to make the world cup and whatever consequences to his season be hanged.

I would like to see it built in to players contracts that, if they are injured playing for their national sides, they recieved a retainer of say 1% of their salary from the club until they are fit to play for their club again and they can seek the rest from the national FA, who should also pay for medical bills.

If he isn’t fit club will say no. 

1 hour ago, axman2526 said:

 

I thought when this first happened, backed up by Reeces post, his priority would be too push himself to make the world cup and whatever consequences to his season be hanged.

I would like to see it built in to players contracts that, if they are injured playing for their national sides, they recieved a retainer of say 1% of their salary from the club until they are fit to play for their club again and they can seek the rest from the national FA, who should also pay for medical bills.

I seem to remember something about clubs wing able to claim money either from the FA directly or through insurance if a player is injured on international duty. It still doesn’t make up for it having one of the best players in the country available mind. 

1 hour ago, Sconnie Blue said:

If he isn’t fit club will say no. 

They are not allowed to say no. Fifa would hit us with sanctions. 

9 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

They are not allowed to say no. Fifa would hit us with sanctions. 

I meant the national side. If the medical team don’t pass him fit, he won’t go. 

34 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I meant the national side. If the medical team don’t pass him fit, he won’t go. 

They took McGuire. They may take Reece if they feel he can play the knockout rounds.

14 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Southgate and the FA pay your wages do they Reece?

Well said!

17 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Seen it reported Southgate will be taking him to the world cup as his recovery is ahead of schedule.

What could possibly go wrong?

Such a dumb decision if so, England has an abundance of RB. No need to jeopardize a player's career