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Reason behind the lack of celebration of Reece James after a free kick goal

Kevin SmythBy Kevin SmythMarch 25, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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Reece James had a timeless competition in her international career on Monday evening, marking an astonishing free kick while England won a 3-0 victory over Latvia during their world cup qualifier.

Chelsea’s right rear presented its exceptional technique by Curling a precise strike of 25 yards on the defensive wall and in the upper corner.

The breathtaking goal has attracted the admiration of fans and experts, giving the tone to the dominant performance of England. Harry Kane and Ebechi Eze later added to the score, sealing a comfortable victory for the three lions.

Despite its first senior international objective spectacularly, the Real Madrid linked the right back I chose not to celebrate with a lot of emotion. His compound reaction left fans speculating on the reason for his lack of celebration.

The 25 -year -old endured a few difficult seasons, frequently sidelined by injuries that have hindered his progress.

Last season alone, he missed 38 games due to the setbacks of the physical condition. Given these difficulties, many online fans have hypothesized that his restricted reaction reflected a state of mind focused on maintaining coherence rather than celebrating individual achievements while some joked that he did not want to do an injury by celebration.

Reece James too surprised to celebrate

However, James revealed after the match that he was too surprised to see his free kick from the back of the net.

In the post-match interview with ITV, he was questioned about the objective and the lack of celebration, to which he replied:

“I saw the wall and I felt that I could fold it and, fortunately, I managed to hit the back of the net. I was a little surprised that it really hit the net. I thought the goalkeeper might have got there, but you know, looking at the redistribution, it was probably difficult.”

The right rear of England Reece James after having marked a Latvian free kick
Reece James did not celebrate after marking a banger for England. (Photo of Mike Egerton / PA Images via Getty Images)

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James has been an integral part of Chelsea since his release from the club academy, making his senior breakthrough in 2019. He quickly established himself as a key player with his defensive solidity and attacking prowess, playing a crucial role in the triumph of the Chelsea UEFA Champions League in 2021. 2023.

However, injuries have continued to disrupt his career. This season, he has only managed 14 appearances in all competitions, marking twice and providing a pass.

Although there remains an exceptional talent, his difficulties in persistent injury have hindered his development, preventing him from reaching the immense potential he could have had.

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