Enzo Maresca’s boys picked up a 4-0 win against the Saints at Stamford Bridge, moving back inside the top four in very comfortable fashion.
With goals coming from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella of which the assist came from Tyrique George, after coming on in the second half to replace Jadon Sancho as Maresca looked to give some of the younger players in the squad some minutes.Â
The winger has had a breakthrough campaign after being promoted to the first team from the academy alongside defender Josh Acheampong, who also was handed minutes.
George carried on his strong start to life at Stamford Bridge with a fine assist for Marc Cucurella’s goal, with him coming close to his first Blues goal as well.
Something that will be crucial for Chelsea in order to steady the ship is to put a run of wins together, and there is perhaps no better opportunity for that than games against Copenhagen in the Conference League and Leicester in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, his performance after coming on was a top notch and got Alot of people talking, with Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink also praising the young lad at full time.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink picked Tyrique George for praises when speaking with Footyvalid reporters at Stamford Bridge after the blues grabbed a vital 3pt to boost their champions League qualifications chances.
“He is very very sharp. He is an amazing player who has a future ahead of him. I am really proud he got an assist…”
