Xabi Alonso makes captaincy decision on Reece James -

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has decided that Reece James will stay as the team captain for next season, according to a report by The Daily Mail. This is a big show of trust from the manager. James has had many injuries lately, which made some fans wonder if he would keep the captain’s job. However, Alonso believes that the English defender is still the best leader for his young squad. The boss wants things to stay steady as he prepares for his first full year in charge at Stamford Bridge. Keeping James as captain shows that Alonso values his hard work and his love for the club. Fans will hope that James can stay fit and lead the team to wins under their new boss next year. This choice shows that Alonso wants to build his team around strong players who know the club well.