Fans react to Reece James' solid performance in Chelsea stalemate against Manchester United
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Reece James got football fans talking when he requested Cristiano Ronaldo’s jersey during the game between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo secured a point for Manchester United after he cancelled out Marcos Alonso’s opener just two minutes after the Blues scored to tie the game at 1-1 at fulltime.
The goal was Ronaldo’s 17th of the Premier League campaign for Manchester United, but it was not enough to boost their top-four challenge after dropping further from their rivals.
Fans react to Reece James' solid performance in Chelsea stalemate against Manchester United
FootballAccording to a report via Sports Bible, Reece James had put rivalry aside during the entertaining Premier League game to ask the Portuguese superstar for his shirt after the game.
James was selected as the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance at right wing-back for Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Spanish giants, Real Madrid are wasting no time in their efforts to snap Reece James from Chelsea following an impressive season from the 22-year-old.
According to Goal, Los Blancos have approached the Chelsea full-back about a possible transfer when the 2023 summer transfer window opens.
Real Madrid has already agreed to a move for fellow Blues defender, Antonio Rudiger and will fancy their chances of landing James ahead of other potential suitors.
Earlier, Sports Brief reported football fans took to social media to applaud Reece James for putting in a solid performance against Manchester United on Thursday night.
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FootballThe right-back was solid in the entire game and was unfortunate not to grab a goal or two in the encounter.
Chelsea and Manchester United played out to a one-all draw at Old Trafford. The visitors were highly dominant with James making significant contributions on his return to the team.