I genuinely think this guy has some incredible PR with the help of Chelsea fans and the media. This dude has straight up been pants since march of 2022 and is somehow still in the “best rb itw” convo “when fit/available”. Is built like a gym devotee yet has the endurance and stamina of a wet shoe box, puts in a good attacking performance every 3 to 5 BUSINESS weeks (not even an exaggeration) and defensively, well, ask Anthony F*CKING Gordon who boned him and got him sent to the showers, probably for the better.
No, when he’s fit he’s insane.
He’s one of the best players I’ve ever seen in person , he’s untouchable. Before his injuries last year he was a solid pick for the best right back in the world. Four Four Two also had him at #1.
I have a few friends who are Wigan supporters, when James was 18, he won their player of the season, the Wigan supporters I knew claimed he was one of if not the best okayed they had ever seen play for Wigan, and that’s at 18.
When he’s fit and not rusty, I honestly believe he’s the best RB in the world.