The surprise appointment of Reece James as the club's captain at the beginning of the season left both players and fans astonished, especially following Cesar Azpilicueta's departure to Atlético Madrid on a free transfer.
Regrettably, James, the newly appointed captain, has struggled to maintain fitness since assuming the role, participating in only five Premier League matches this season. Compounding the issue, a hamstring injury sustained during Chelsea's 2-0 defeat at Everton over the weekend is expected to keep the 24-year-old sidelined for an additional three months.
Notably, the decision to overlook the club's most experienced player, Thiago Silva, for the captaincy has raised eyebrows among both players and supporters. Even when Gallagher, James, and Chilwell were unavailable or not in the starting XI against Manchester United, Pochettino opted to hand the captain's armband to 20-year-old defender Levi Colwill.
This weekend, Conor Gallagher is anticipated to assume the captaincy for Chelsea's upcoming game against Sheffield United on Saturday, marking the eighth time this season that he has taken on this leadership role in the league. The ongoing captaincy choices under Pochettino's management continue to be a topic of discussion and concern within the Chelsea football community.
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