Willian names his favourite player at Chelsea

Former Chelsea winger and Brazil international Willian has named his favourite player at Stamford Bridge under coach Thomas Tuchel.

Willian, in his statement, named Reece James as his favourite Blues player as he tipped him for a bright future.

The Brazil star who currently plays at Corinthians made this known during a conversation on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel.

Willian, a former Arsenal star, also applauded Callum-Hudson Odoi and Mason Mount but picked James as his favourite player.

When asked about the players currently at Chelsea he likes to watch, Willian said: “[Callum] Hudson-Odoi, Mason Mount, Reece James.”

When pressed to name a favourite, Willian replied: “Difficult. I think Reece James – I like him.

He added, “He’s a good player. I think he can be one of the best right-backs in the world in years.”

James has become a key player in  Tuchel’s squad this season, where he is used mainly as a wing-back.

So far this season, the 22-year-old has scored four goals and created five assists.

He is expected to maintain his crucial role in Tuchel’s squad.