On Saturday, the Blues beat Burnley 4-2 at Turf Moor in the Premier League. Christian Pulisic, who was granted a long-awaited start, scored a hat-trick. Fikayo Tomori has now shared thoughts on what it means for the whole Chelsea team.
“Everyone is disappointed when they don’t play,” the 21-year-old told the Evening Standard. “We have got a lot of talented players, so you just have to be patient and when you get your chance you have just got to take it like he did on Saturday.
“I am really happy for him — that patience and hard work he showed in training has paid off. You have got to be on top of your game, not only in the games but in training as well.
The boss has also shared thoughts on the 21-year-old’s incredible performance against Burnley:
“It is good Christian has come in because everyone has to be on their toes. No one knows their position is safe and that drives the team on and brings the best out of each individual.
“Callum was rested on Saturday and Christian comes in and scores a hat-trick. That is going to raise Callum’s game and then Christian is going to want to keep raising his game to stay in the team.
“We have a young team, an exciting team, and we all try to help each other out as the games go on and in training. We don’t feel like we are young players, we are just trying to improve ourselves and to keep our places in the team.”