Wingbacks galore
There's a chance nobody in world football is capable of replacing Reece James as a wingback. The Cobham product is among the very finest in his position and his injury was always going to cost Chelsea regardless of schedule or opposition.
Against Newcastle, Graham Potter was left scrambling trying to find someone to fill the role. Ruben Loftus-Cheek was chosen for the starting lineup before quickly picking up an injury. So, after seven minutes Cesar Azpilicueta moved from Chelsea's back three and into the role. At half-time, Cesar Azpilicueta was replaced as he too was struggling with an issue, and Conor Gallagher was put into the position. That did not last too long as Chelsea adjusted to a back four, but signalled the struggle the Blues have had in finding an adequate backup for James.
