Chelsea legend John Terry has congratulated the side after their win over Burnley in the Premier League, urging them to rest ahead of Barcelona’s visit in midweek. The Blues claimed a convincing 2-0 win over the Clarets for a third successive league win and will turn their attention towards the UEFA Champions League.
Terry uploaded a video on TikTok after Enzo Maresca‘s side scored a second to close in on all three points at Turf Moor. He praised the performance and expressed his anticipation of the week ahead for the Blues, who face home games against Barcelona and Arsenal. He advised the players to get some rest ahead of the crucial games at Stamford Bridge.
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“Good performance, I think the only thing for me is probably in the second half we probably need to take our chances against the bigger and better sides. But a win’s a win and I speak about the importance of that after the international break, as well. So great win from the boys, a big, big week ahead. Barcelona Tuesday night at the Bridge followed by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and we’ll be there. But another big win as we close the gap on the teams above us. Delighted, another clean sheet and we go again. So let’s make sure we rest up and I’ll see you at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night”, he said (via Chelsea News).
Chelsea boss Maresca will have been delighted with the outcome of the game and the fact that he got to rest several key players. Captain Reece James played just 45 minutes before he was replaced by the returning Benoit Badiashile in the game.
The Blues were also able to fully rest star midfielder Moises Caicedo and forward Alejandro Garnacho for the visit of the Spanish giants. Teenage sensation Estevao Willian also stayed on the bench throughout, while Wesley Fofana was not included in the squad for the trip to Burnley.
Joe Cole reveals observation about Chelsea captain ahead of Barcelona tie
Chelsea great Joe Cole has revealed his observations about the club’s captain and right-back Reece James, after their win over Burnley. The England international played in the first half as his side defeated the Clarets 2-0 to go up to second on the log ahead of facing Barcelona in the Champions League.
Pundit Joe Cole spoke with TNT Sports about James, pointing to his calmness and assuredness as his distinct features. He hailed the versatile defender for learning about his body in order to manage his career better and handed some credit to the club, as well.
“Every dealing I’ve had with him, he’s quiet, calm and assured, you can be that type of leader, and he has that. He’s building this calmness, this style he’s maturing, he’s figuring out his body. I think he’s a different player to the one who burst onto the scene, he’s working it out, he’s a credit to himself and to Chelsea”, he said (via Chelsea News).
Reece James came off at halftime in what appeared to have been a premeditated substitution against Burnley. The 25-year-old has played 12 times for the Blues this season and will hope to feature for the side against Barcelona.
Edited by Sulayman Salahudeen
