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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has explained why he opted to deploy Reece James in a midfield role against Tottenham .

The Blues captain, ordinarily a right-back, lined up in a double midfield pivot alongside the influential Moises Caicedo for Saturday evening’s London derby clash in the Premier League, with Enzo Fernandez playing in a more advanced role alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto, in support of lone striker Joao Pedro.

And James delivered a combative performance in a position he has fulfilled on a number of occasions now under Maresca, once more showcasing hi

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