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Impressive today. Never once did I feel he'll be defeated even though he was beaten on a few occasions I think. 

 
Gol15 said:
As much as Azpilicueta has been good on both sides, I saw plenty of games where his side was targeted and when it wasn't he did have problems dealing with crosses that came on his far post.

That doesn't mean that he isn't our best defender, after all he has the most tackles made and has been playing well for most of the season, he is our captain, I don't think that I'm putting him down.

I really believe that James isn't that far behind, he is behind in both defensive tasks and offensive tasks but next season Azpilicueta will be 31 and James has been progressing fast, he will learn to cover better and he will end up having the same amount of assists as Azpilicueta has been having.
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Gol15 said:
James is our first choice RB next season and you probably didn't hear it right here first.
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I have been watching him last season and all I can say is that him having last season to learn and to gain experience was one of Lampard's best decisions.

 
Strider6003 said:
I like him too and like @icecoolguy22 have largely forgotten about Azpi, Reece does seem to get a fair few yellow cards though.
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The yellow yesterday was a joke, Reguillon just dived.

Speaking of yellow cards the ref was a joke yesterday, Reece, Zouma & Mount got yellows for minor fouls, equivalent fouls from Spurs were not carded. 

 
I think Reece was concerned about Reguillon getting past him so he run back pushing his arms out, yellow was harsh yet as you say Reguillon made the most of it.

Zouma no problem with as bizarrely he kicked his man yet he was in their half, perhaps worried about being caught out of position.

Can't recall the Mount one.

Silva was lucky to not get one for taking Ndombele's ankle feel Silva's slick talking to the midfielder changed the ref's mind.

 
ForeverCarefree said:
On current form, I think he's the best right back in the league. 

I think his defending has massively improved from last season, he's getting beat less and less often now. 
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Honestly, his assists stats should be one of the best for a fullback, similar to Robertson and TAA. He puts in great crosses every game, however most the times, it goes unanswered. It almost feels that we only need to post in this thread if he has a bad game, as you just know every game he plays, he is solid. Every game, he looks so good, defensively and offensively. 

 
How the f**k does he only have 1 assist this season

I can recall Tammy and Werner missing a few off his deliveries.

 
This season he's been the best RB in the league. Obviously he wasn't near TAA's level last season but he's taken massive steps.

 
It has all been said above, but he simply does not look out of place.  Quite the contrary actually - looks like one of our best players and one that you start to be slightly concerned when he isn't playing.

 
He's always had all the tools to be a great player but boy he's really putting it all together this season. That combination of technique and physicality is beautiful. 

I thought it would take him one more season to get past Azpi, but he's one of the first names on the team sheet for me now. 

 
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His connection with Ziyech is perfect, I really hope to see Ziyech as soon as possible because this combo worth us goals.

Another good performance by James. Strong, doesn't let players dribble on him, defensive discipline. 

 
I was critically of him defensively last season & I still stand by that, but he has taken massive steps since then and now looks incredibly solid at the back and a threat going forward. I love Azpi and still think he has a lot to offer, I actually think James will have learned a lot last year from watching him defensively. We are extremely lucky to have the depth we do at RB. James is genuinely starting to live up to the hype he was getting last year for me, so far this season he has been incredible & the best in the league in my opinion.

 
EdinburghBlue said:
I was critically of him defensively last season & I still stand by that, but he has taken massive steps since then and now looks incredibly solid at the back and a threat going forward. I love Azpi and still think he has a lot to offer, I actually think James will have learned a lot last year from watching him defensively. We are extremely lucky to have the depth we do at RB. James is genuinely starting to live up to the hype he was getting last year for me, so far this season he has been incredible & the best in the league in my opinion.
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People were quick to jump on him last year for his defensive mistakes, but i said that he's still young and raw and he will improve with time. Now you look at him and he's almost as good defensively as he is attacking! What a player we have on our hands. In my opinion he's the best english RB as he has the attacking talent of TAA whilst being better defensively, and also as good defensively as Wan Bissaka but better attacking. It's as if hes the best of both.

Just have to hope he carries on improving and stays injury free

 
EdinburghBlue said:
I was critically of him defensively last season & I still stand by that, but he has taken massive steps since then and now looks incredibly solid at the back and a threat going forward. I love Azpi and still think he has a lot to offer, I actually think James will have learned a lot last year from watching him defensively. We are extremely lucky to have the depth we do at RB. James is genuinely starting to live up to the hype he was getting last year for me, so far this season he has been incredible & the best in the league in my opinion.
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It wasn't irrational, he was making defensive mistakes, but he always will given that he's a player who gets forward. 

For all the praise and worship TAA gets, his defending is f**king woeful. 

But you also can't forget Reece's performances in the big games and against Zaha against Palace, he can definitely defend, it'll just take more experience. 

 
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