Twitter erupts as Reece James stars in Chelsea's 3-0 thrashing of AC Milan
Chelsea fans were thrilled after watching their side comfortably see off AC Milan 3-0 in the Champions League on October 5.
It was the Blues' best performance of the season as they dominated the reigning Serie A champions. Graham Potter's side controlled proceedings in the first half and got the opener in the 24th minute.
Wesley Fofana grabbed his first ever Champions League goal from close range when Ben Chilwell whipped in a corner that caused problems in the box.
The ball fell to Fofana, who slotted home past Ciprian Tătăruşanu to send the Blues on their way to victory.
Unfortunately for the French defender, he had to come off with an ankle problem in the first half following a clash with Rafael Leao. However, his absence didn't affect Potter's team's performance as they continued to trouble the Milan defense.
Mason Mount thought he had scored in the 32nd minute, when he sent a delightful chip over Tătăruşanu. The goal didn't stand as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was offside in the build-up.
The Rosseneri should have scored on the brink of half-time when Rade Krunic had the opportunity to score from five yards out but Kepa Arrizabalaga was on hand to deny the Bosnian.
The second half was much of the same as Chelsea continued to bombard Tătăruşanu's goal.
The west Londoners grabbed their second of the night in the 56th minute when Aubameyang got on the end of a brilliant Reece James' cross.
A third then came in the 62st minute and this time it was Reece James getting on the scoresheet.
The English right-back fired into the roof of Tătăruşanu's net following a neat one-two with Raheem Sterling.
It was a straightforward night for the Blues in the Champions League, who climb up to second in Group E, one point behind leaders RB Salzburg.
The Stamford Bridge faithful were delighted with the performance, and supporters on Twitter have reacted to what was a brilliant night for Potter's men:
IT'S THREE! 😍 https://t.co/aygFbqKv3V
@ChelseaFC Watching Chelsea, I see why Southgate picks James ahead of Trent. He is defensively better.
@TheEuropeanLad 3-0 up at the Bridge https://t.co/qfMXUs04Rg
@ChelseaFC @WhaleFinApp Full time analysis
- James is the best right back in the league
- Potters spells are working 🪄
- Mount is an unsung hero tonight
- our homegrown talent is elite
- a dominant & much needed win
We’re back in it, COME ON BLUES 🔵 https://t.co/Ifq5cquRjW
What a performance!! Great win! COME ON CHELSEA!! 🔵🔵
Watching Chelsea create tons of chances, playing attacking football, scoring 3 goals in the Champions League, and keeping a clean sheet at Stamford Bridge got to be a new thing to me.😮💨😮💨
Graham Potter is that guy💙😇
Graham Potter is cooking something special, our attacking play in the second half has been immaculate
REECE JAMES THE BEST RIGHT BACK IN THE WORLD, ARE THESE YOUR ITALIAN KINGS??
Thiago Silva is the 2nd greatest CB to ever play for Chelsea in my lifetime.... He's got way too much class.
Giroud and Tomori walking into the Chelsea dressing room like... https://t.co/lHFuNQCN1w
@ChelseaFC @WhaleFinApp Kepa is key to this style of play. First time I was at ease with the balls being played back to the Goalkeeper. Mendy you do this one o😂
Champions of Italy in the mud🤣🤣 #ChelseaMilan
I am happy for Aubameyang. Glad he has hit the ground running.
The days of back-to-back embarrassment are gone.
Chelsea is back!
I will never forgive those people that compared Reece James to the likes of Trent, he is not even close to him.
@Iewdawg Kepa has been rock solid. Mendy shouldn’t sniff the starting 11 for a long time
@Blue_Footy Say the word Vince. Tuchel was just killing the attack
He's here and he got us playing football again Tuchel S*xuals can swivel on that !!!!!!! 😭😭😭 https://t.co/UQ3O7AUcXD
🏾This is why I was happy Tuchel was dismissed, he lost it.
Potter ball ✊🏾💙
Chelsea win in style under Potter
There has been much debate over Chelsea's decision to sack former manager Thomas Tuchel. The German won the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup at Stamford Bridge.
However, the start of the season was a difficult watch for Blues supporters under Tuchel, as they often looked defensive and lacked attacking intent.
Potter has given the west Londoners a real boost as they put in a performance that will enthuse fans about what they could achieve under the English tactician.
Chelsea play Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in the league on October 8.