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GW23 Ones to watch: Reece James

By The Scout 8 Feb 2023
Reece James, Chelsea

The Scout reckons fit-again defender can be big success over Chelsea’s kind schedule

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The Scout is tipping five players to produce big points in Gameweek 23 of 2022/23 Fantasy Premier League.

Reece James (CHE) £5.7m

The Chelsea defender made his first appearance since Gameweek 17 last time out after recovering from injury.

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James’ 11 per cent ownership were left disappointed after he was withdrawn on 59 minutes in the goalless draw with Fulham, picking up only one point in Fantasy.

Nonetheless, the result continued Chelsea's improved run of defensive displays, earning them a third successive shutout. 

They have now kept seven clean sheets since Graham Potter took charge in Gameweek 9, second only to the nine of Newcastle United.

And their schedule suggests more returns should be expected.

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Indeed, Potter's side avoid each of the current top-four sides in their next nine matches.

Forward planning

Chelsea assets also offer a solution for managers in Blank Gameweek 25, when high-owned picks from Manchester United and Newcastle are among the four sides without a fixture.

Although James’ injury record will make many managers cautious of bringing him in, he offers huge potential for points at both ends of the pitch.

He combined five goals and nine assists with seven clean sheets in his 26 appearances last term.

That helped him average 6.3 points per start, more than any Chelsea player with at least seven starts.

Chelsea's schedule gives James the opportunity to reward backers at both ends of the pitch for many Gameweeks to come.

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Part 1: Gabriel (ARS)
Part 2: Brennan Johnson (NFO)
Part 3: Pascal Gross (BHA)
Part 5: Riyad Mahrez (MCI)

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