Chelsea captain Reece James has candidly shared his thoughts following the team’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Bournemouth. Despite his heroic injury-time equalizer through a sensational free-kick, James expressed frustration at the missed opportunities that cost Chelsea a much-needed victory.
The thrilling match saw Chelsea initially take the lead through Cole Palmer. However, Bournemouth responded with a penalty from Justin Kluivert and a remarkable strike by Antoine Semenyo, putting the visitors ahead. Just as defeat loomed, James delivered a moment of brilliance to salvage a point for the Blues.
Speaking after the game, James acknowledged the positives but couldn’t hide his disappointment.
“Coming from behind to secure a point shows our fighting spirit, but it’s frustrating to leave chances unconverted. We could have put the game out of reach in the first half,” he told TNT Sports.
James also admitted he didn’t feel the draw reflected Chelsea’s dominance. “Honestly, no. We created several clear-cut chances that should have sealed the win. In football, failing to capitalize on opportunities can always come back to haunt you.”
The result keeps Chelsea in fourth place, maintaining their hopes of securing a Champions League spot. Meanwhile, Bournemouth, sitting in seventh, earned plaudits for their resilient performance but will likely regret not taking all three points.