Some players didn’t want to be here’ – Reece James gives candid insight into Chelsea’s summer clear-out

Reece James has discussed how Chelsea offloaded some players during the summer. He claimed that several players at Stamford Bridge were not fully engaged.

The Chelsea and England back discussed how things have changed since Chelsea finished 12th in the Premier League last year. He agreed that the new coach, Mauricio Pochettino, had improved the energy, which made the preseason seem better. When James stated that certain players did not want to stay at Stamford Bridge, it harmed the team’s spirit and success.

“The energy has changed since the new team and manager arrived,” James said during a press conference. It’s been a great time, as seen by our recent performances. It will be a difficult season, as there are no easy seasons in the Premier League. The previous season was the most difficult I’ve ever experienced.

“A lot had changed, and some of the guys didn’t want to be there anymore.” That was difficult. We’re beginning over now, and we’re excited for the new season.” “We had a lot of bad results last season, and those bad results had an effect,” James continued. It’s not a nice situation. This season, though, there are many new faces. It’s a fresh start. So far, it’s had a significant impact on the players, and everyone is ecstatic and can’t wait to get started. Chelsea went through a lot of dramatic changes in 2022-23, which impacted the team’s overall performance. Pochettino’s arrival appears to have given new energy and hope, which has improved the environment.James and Chelsea will begin the next season with a clean slate and a stronger plan under Pochettino. The Blues’ preseason tour of the United States has begun, with a game against Newcastle on Wednesday night.