Reece James has actually been extremely impressed by Enzo Maresca, explaining the brand-new Chelsea manager as ‘fantastic’.

Maresca signed up with Chelsea previously this summertime after a dazzling season with Leicester in which he led the group to automated promo back to the Premier League with 31 wins from 46 video games.

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The Italian, who notoriously worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City before signing up with the Foxes, went over how a Premier League club made a late swoop for him before he finished a relocate to Stamford Bridge.

But one man who is thrilled that Maresca devoted to the task in west London is James, who states that amazing times are ahead for the Blues on their brand-new head coach.

Speaking solely to talkSPORT, James stated: “He has been amazing from the moment he came in.

“His concepts, and what he wishes to do are extremely clear. It’s almost time now and carrying out so we can be the very best, which is what he desires.”

Since the start of pre-season under Maresca, Chelsea’s results have been mixed to say the least.

A 2-2 draw with Wrexham was followed by a 4-1 defeat to Celtic – however a 3-0 win over Club America was a marked improvement but James says the focus right now is on performances rather than the results.

“The pre-season up until now has actually been fantastic,” James said.

“Each video game we are developing minutes. Yesterday we had a great outcome [against Club America] and ideally we can keep structure on it.

“Results in pre-season are not a true reflection on anything really.

“We are taking a huge action in the ideal instructions as far as the procedure we wish to remain in location come the start of the season. I believe that’s the primary focus instead of the outcomes.”

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He added: “I feel actually strong. The greatest I’ve felt for a while, so ideally I can keep it going.”

James has even been playing a slightly different role under Maresca, taking on the position of an inverted right-back – a role that sees him drifting into central areas, rather than overlapping in a wide position.

Discussing the change, James said: “It’s excellent. I attempt and assist the group as much as possible anywhere I play.

“Even if I am playing in goal I’ll try and help the team. I am enjoying being back playing again.

“When I played right back before I sort of simply got up and down. Now it’s a bit various. Sometimes I am sort of in the center and I’m not forward as much. It’s a various function, however it’s a great function.

“I feel like the role can change quite a bit. I don’t think it’s going to be one set role which I think is good as well. It will change depending on opponents and stuff.”

Chelsea get their season up and running with a hard home clash versus Premier League champs Man City on Sunday, August 18.