James has the chance to prove he should retain the Chelsea captaincy

This week is an important opportunity for Reece James to prove himself as a potential captain for Chelsea. The head coach, Enzo Maresca, has expressed interest in James becoming one of the team’s leaders. However, the final decision on the captaincy has yet to be made. Despite this uncertainty, James is eager to retain the captain’s armband and has already demonstrated his leadership qualities during the team’s pre-season tour in the United States. He has also been working on his media interactions, addressing difficult questions with maturity. James’ performance on and off the field will be crucial in determining whether he remains captain.