Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was delighted to see Reece James convert twice to help his side to victory over Newcastle United on Saturday, while affirming that he was never in any doubt over the player's ability to hit the net.
James now has four goals in the 2021-22 Premier League, having scored only once in his entire league career prior to the current season.
His double proved decisive in finally breaking Newcastle's resolve in the second half at St. James' Park, with Jorginho adding a late penalty to seal a 3-0 win for the visitors.
"It's a complex game and I don't think Reecey can score if Callum [Hudson-Odoi] does not do the dribbling and if Chilly [Ben Chilwell] doesn't open the space," Tuchel told reporters after the game when asked about his new goal threat at right-back.
"We were dangerous on the first post with Kai [Havertz], the middle of the goal with Ross [Barkley], and then the second post even with Ruben [Loftus-Cheek]. Then it's possible to score on the far post.
