EPL: Maresca speaks on battle between Reece James, Gusto for right-back spot

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has spoken astir the conflict for the right-spot berth successful his squad betwixt skipper Reece James and Malo Gusto.

Maresca has been capable to telephone connected Gusto since helium arrived astatine Stamford Bridge, with James retired owed to suspension and injuries.

But James returned to afloat grooming this week up of their Premier League travel to Liverpool.

Maresca told reporters connected Friday: “It [choosing betwixt James and Gusto] is hard but it’s nice, but I cognize the 1 I’m going to take is going to bash well.

“I’m precise blessed with Malo. He’s giving america galore many bully things. He’s helping the process with the mode we privation to play a lot. We are blessed with Renato erstwhile helium has to play inside.

“The property helium is and the maturity is top.

“First of each James has to beryllium fit, past slowly, slowly. We person galore players who are versatile.”