Chelsea star who would be worth £150m if he were fit revealed

Football pundit Pat Nevin has singled out Chelsea star Reece James for praise as he stated that he would have been worth £150 million if he were fit.

Nevin stressed that James’ main issue is his frequent injury spells as he has been in and out of the the Blues squad due to recurring knee and muscle injuries.

Last season, the defender only featured in 19 Premier League matches for the Blues, scoring one goal and registering one assist.

Recall that during the 2023-24 season, the Englishman made just 10 league appearances.

Nevin, who once played for Chelsea, opined that James would have been ahead of former Liverpool star, Trent Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real Madrid, if not for his incessant injuries.

Speaking via BetVictor, Nevin said: “If Reece James was fit, he’d be worth £150 million. He’s just stupidly good. He is that brilliant. There’s nobody like him. And honestly, I put him above Trent Alexander-Arnold.”

He added that at his best and fully fit, James was unbeatable.

James, who is also the Blues captain of led Chelsea to FIFA Club World Cup victory in the US last month.

Despite his injuries, James remains a valuable player at Chelsea.