John Terry: Chelsea Legend Tips Another Player to Become Captain Over Injury Prone Reece James

• Chelsea captain Reece James has missed the most of this season due to injury
• Conor Gallagher has skippered the side in the absence of the injury-prone James
• Chelsea legend John Terry has tipped another player for the permanent captaincy

Chelsea legend John Terry is impressed by how one player has captained the side this season in Reece James's absence and believes he should be made the permanent choice.

The Blues are having a difficult season, and it was made worse by the team's absence of leadership on the pitch due to injuries to James and vice-captain Ben Chilwell.

Per Transfermarkt, the academy graduate turned skipper has played only nine games. He is dealing with a recurrent hamstring injury, for which he underwent surgery in December.

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His deputy, Chilwell, has also spent more time on the sidelines than the number of games played this season and is currently undergoing a medical assessment.

Terry names James's alternative

Conor Gallagher, Enzo Fernandez, Raheem Sterling, Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah have all worn the armband at different times this season, with the English midfielder being the most regular.

Former captain Terry has tipped the former Crystal Palace loanee for permanent leadership duties in the team.

“I like Conor. I’ve known him since he was a young kid. Seeing him now as a Chelsea fan, I look and go, ‘if there’s one player I want to represent and wear the armband, it’s him for me,’’ he said on Upfront Podcast.

“I think he’s a very good player. They’re still nurturing. If I’m a fan and watching right now, I want a player who gives absolutely everything, and Conor does that. He has the quality as well, but he’s the one pushing and driving this team in a different way to how I would have as captain.”

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Terry had previously stated that one of the criteria for being the captain at a top club is always being available. James was named captain a few days after the post.

Terry's wish may not come true, with Gallagher likely to leave Chelsea at the end of this season. His contract expires next year, and no agreement has been reached on a new one.

Gallas questions Gallagher's quality

Sports Brief previously reported on William Gallas questioning Gallagher's quality and his role in Mauricio Pochettino's system since he took over.

The former defender disagrees with giving him a leadership role and believes he hampers the play of £100 million midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.