Reece: This is just a small setback on the road forward, and we will bounce back

In the third round of the Premier League, Chelsea lost 1-2 away to Arsenal. After the match, Chelsea captain Reece James was interviewed by Viaplay.

Reece, it felt like a top-level contest between two elite teams. What did you make of the match?

I think we started well, I would say that. It was just that the way the game developed at the end was not what we wanted. Of course, there were definitely many positive aspects throughout the match. We need to go back and review this game to see where else we can continue to improve.

This is a new era, a new stage, and for you it also feels like the beginning of a new chapter. With a new head coach, it naturally takes some time. The project is still in its early stages. How far do you think the team has progressed?

We have been working with the new coach and his coaching staff for two or three months. They may have worked together for eight years, I am not sure exactly how long. But so far, we have all been enjoying the process. We have won two of our first three league matches. Now it is just a small setback on the road forward, but we will bounce back.

What do you think about this project? How far do you think this project can ultimately go?

The goal is always to win, to win every week. When the season reaches its final stages, we also hope to go further in all competitions. And all of this comes from the hard work we put in day after day.