“Better than Mbappe”, “Flog Sterling out of the club in January” “Bring him back in January” – Chelsea fans react as on-loan star wins player of the month award
Chelsea have begun to reap dividends from their youth-driven recruitment after Brazilian teenager Angel Gabriel has had an impressive start to life on loan.
The 18-year-old winger, who is on loan at Strasbourg, was named Ligue 1 Young Player of the Month for September.
Before they signed him, the Blues had agreed that they would send him to sister club Strasbourg on a season-long loan. He joined the French side, managed by Patrick Vieira, and has become a key player for them.
Gabriel featured in all four league matches for Strasbourg in September, starting three of them. The teenager recorded one assist in those games, in the 1-0 derby win over FC Metz.In addition to being named the league’s Young Player of the Month, Angelo Gabriel was also voted as his club’s Player of the Month. The young Brazilian is in his first full month as a Strasbourg player, making his performances all the more impressive.
Chelsea fans have been excited for the youngster following his impressive start to life on loan. They took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their views on the Brazilian.
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— CFCDaily (@CFCDaily) October 6, 2023
Some fans hailed the youngster for his showings, referring to him as a gem for the English side, and praising him for the award.
@CFCStocks22: Fully deserved!
Some fans were of the opinion that the young forward be recalled in January and made to replace experienced forward Raheem Sterling.
“Bring him back in January”
@JF5Era: We should recall him and flog sterling
@ahubaoscar: Better than Mbappe
Angelo Gabriel has settled very well into life in European football despite being only 18 and in his first taste of Europe.