প্রথমার্ধে ক্ষোভের সাথে চেলসি ছুড়ে দেয় তরুণ 10-ম্যান অ্যাজাক্সকে
Chelsea overwhelmed a 10-man Ajax 5-1 in the Champions League after a wild first half featuring five goals and three penalties at Stamford Bridge. A straight red card to Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor in the 17th minute for a reckless tackle on Facundo Buonanotte sparked a bonkers opening period that saw Chelsea cruise to their second win. Easter signing Chelsea become the first team in Champions League to have three teenagers score in one game as Marc Guiu, Estevao and Tyrique George all netted, with an average starting XI age of 22 years and 163 days – the second youngest in the competition’s history. The marquee changes were fantastic, with Chelsea making 10 changes following the 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest, bringing midfielder Romeo Lavia into his place. Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez both returned to the starting XI. The Blues immediately counted on an extra-man advantage as Guiu hit from close range and Moises Caicedo soon doubled Chelsea’s advantage from 25 yards, catching 41-year-old goalkeeper Remko Pasveer behind. Ajax were handed a crucial lead when Wout Weghorst won a penalty under pressure from Phillip Jorgensen after Tosin hauled down Raul Moro. However, the former Manchester United loanee and Burnley striker comically slipped in the box minute later to Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea restoring the two-goal lead for the hosts from 12 yards. Image: Estevao hands Chelsea’s second penalty before Enzo Fernandez scores from the spot. An eventful first half ended when Estevao’s ever-impressing James Mcconnell and Fernandez hand the Brazilian teenager the ball, who whipped the penalty into the top-left corner. At the start of the half substitute George found the net with a devisive strike. Chelsea sought to compound the misery as Jamie Gittens went close and then Estevao headed a kick wide, but Army had done enough to keep the game well in sight in the opening half. Maresca compares Estevao to Palmer. Opening half the game was kept well out of sight. Coach Enzo Maresca Claimed following the 5-1 win against Ajax in the Champions League, the Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca told TNT Sports: “For me he’s quite the same as Cole Palmer, that I had in City. Cole started playing outside because he needed to be physically ready, and now he’s playing inside. “With Estevao, they are quite similar. Now he’s playing more wide, but then I think he’s an inside player. “It’s exciting to see him. That’s the good thing about Estevao, sometimes you are worried about young players because after one game they think they play well and they are at the top. “But Estevao is humble, polite and keen to learn. There his family did the job. We are happy on the street, but also because he’s a good guy, good boy.” Future bright at Stamford BridgeChelseaSky Sports’ David Richardson: Chelsea’s starting XI looked more Conference League than Champions League, but the youngsters proved their worth on Europe’s biggest stage. Whilst Estevao impressed and George helped Mark once again. Image: Tyrique George Added Chelsea’s fifth part of the youth. 16-year-old winger Ryan Kavuma Mcqueen didn’t leave the bench for his Chelsea debut, but 17-year-old Reji Walsh has been with the club’s academy for seven years. Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo returning to the starting XI. Penny transfer fees. Chelsea have moved up a gear, winning four straight seasons after a red card storm, and that’s without their best player, Cole Palmer. A bright future. Stats tell story Match Whats next for Chelsea?
প্রকাশিত: 2025-10-23 03:00:00
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