'We were frustrating to watch': Reece James after Chelsea's defeat to Legia
"Today that was for sure not progress; if anything, it was a step back," Reece James told TNT Sports after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Legia in the Conference League.
"Maybe we disrespected the competition today, but this is football; if you don't prepare right, you will pay.
"It was a game we should have won and something we failed to do tonight. We qualified, we advance in the competition, but it was a poor performance from the team today.
"Maybe having a 3-0 lead played a part in taking our foot off the gas but there's no excuses.
"I understand the frustration, to be honest. I understand fans come to games to see excitement, to see goals.
"Today we were frustrating to watch. We remain focused and we still stick together and look forward to achieving what we want together."
Thanks to winning the first leg 3-0, Chelsea have still progressed to the Conference League semi-final where they will face Swedish side Djurgarden.
