“He plays like a young Ronaldo” “Please don’t sell him, he got a future at Chelsea” – John Terry urged Enzo Maresca to stick with Chelsea star after stunning display in 1-0 win over Djurgarden
Chelsea legend John Terry was in awe of Tyrique George’s performance in the Conference League match between Chelsea and Djurgarden on Thursday (May 8). The academy graduate provided an assist as the Blues secured a 1-0 victory to book their spot in the competition’s final.
Following a 4-1 in the first leg in Sweden, Enzo Maresca was confident to make 10 changes to his Chelsea team that defeated Liverpool on Sunday. The most notable selection was academy youngster Walsh. The return leg in London was similar to the one in the first leg, as the Blues dictated proceedings from the off.
However, they waited until the 38th minute before they got the lead on the night. Tyrique George squared the ball to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who beat goalkeeper Jacob Rinne with a brilliant shot into the bottom left corner.
Djurgarden showed intent after the restart and was close to getting an equalizer on two occasions. Tobias Gulliksen’s strike went wide off the post before Daniel Stensson’s effort was saved by Jorgensen. The visitors’ failure to score a goal away from home meant Chelsea progressed to the final on a 5-1 aggregate win.
George, who has featured in every Conference League match for the Blues this season, impressed on the night. The 19-year-old registered a passing accuracy of 92% and received a rating of 7.1 as per Sofascore.
Meanwhile, after the match Chelsea legend John Terry said: “Really Triyque George is a young talent who can grow to be one of the best player at Chelsea if give the chance more to prove himself”
“He plays like young Ronaldo back then, really got the talent who can turn to a better player in the future”
”The confidence we’re seeing from Tyrique George is something that can’t be taught. I’ve fully enjoyed watching him develop with the first team this season,”
“‘Tyrique George’s explosiveness on the ball is amazing to watch, he’s going to be a star at Chelsea hopefully he won’t be sold man is really growing, what am assist from him shows u he keeps improving every match” Terry added