OFFICIAL: Chelsea star beats Ronaldo, Alonso to win man of the match against Man United
Chelsea football club of England star Reece James has beaten three other nominees to win the Man of the Match award, after his brilliant display for the Blues against Manchester United football club on Thursday night.
The former Wigan Athletic football club star was given a starting role by coach Thomas Tuchel despite the fact that he just returned from injury, and he was able to perform excellently in the game.
Reece James started in his team’s defence line alongside Thiago Silva, Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta and they were all outstanding for the visitors.Second half goal from Marcos Alonso was enough to give the Blues a hard-fought draw, despite the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo netted a goal for the home team.
Reece James was nominated for the Man of the Match award alongside N’golo Kante, Jorginho Frello and Marcos Alonso after the end of the game, and he was able to beat other nominees to win the award, after gathering 77% of the votes.Reece James’ stats for Chelsea football club against Manchester United football club:
100% aerial duels won
90% pass accuracy
112 touches
13 duels won
10 touches in opp. box
10 crosses
5 take-ons attempted
4 take-ons completed
4 tackles
4 shots
3 chances created
3 fouls won.