Reece James growing into Chelsea leadership role as Enzo Maresca plays down 'kids' problem Enzo Maresca says Reece James is improving as a leader after admitting earlier in the season that he expected more from Chelsea ’s captain.
And while Chelsea are determined to not push him too hard for fear of a recurrence, Maresca says the full back’s return is timely for a team without a league win in more than a month.
Fulham came from behind to win on Boxing Day, while Crystal Palace fought back to claim a point two weeks ago and Brentford were close to stealing a draw after going a goal down last month.
In October Maresca told “reserved guy” James to show more personality in the dressing room – only for the captain to be sidelined with a new hamstring injury a fortnight later.
And Maresca, whose team host Wolves tomorrow night, said of having his skipper back: “It’s important but in his mind he can be more important.
