Watch: Fikayo Tomori scores a 35-yard screamer into the top corner to open his Chelsea account in the Premier League match against Wolverhampton.
Chelsea are under a new regime. One that has forced them to rely on their youth instead of reinforcing by bringing in elite players. This has greatly affected Chelsea’s campaign this season. However, there have been positives from the transfer embargo as well.
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Chelsea’s youth players, who would have otherwise been sent on loan, have now been called upon to lead the side in this dark phase. The Blues may not have had the results they would have liked but they have unearthed several players in the process who could be part of the team for years to come.
Youngsters like Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham have taken their chances with both hands and with proper guidance could end up being huge figures for the club. Another youngster has now taken the opportunity to announce his arrival.
Watch: Fikayo Tomori scores a 35-yard screamer into the top corner to open his Chelsea account
Chelsea have been very mediocre despite the encouraging showing from their youngsters. They have drawn 2 games, losing and winning 1 each before the international break. The Blues were in desperate need for a victory.
After half and hour neither side managed to score. 21-year old Tomori decided to take matters into his hands and announced himself on the big stage with a phenomenal debut goal for Chelsea.
https://twitter.com/FootbaII_HQ/status/1172881433154727942
Fikayo Tomori just did this for Chelsea. PING. 🚀
— Art of Football (@Art_of_Football) September 14, 2019
The Centre back sent the ball flying the top corner to beat the goalkeeper and everyone in between to give Chelsea the lead.
Chelsea look to avoid Sheffield disaster repeat
By half-time, Chelsea lead 3-0 courtesy a brace from Tammy Abraham, who now has 45 more minutes to look for his first hat-trick for Chelsea.
Frank Lampard and his men look well poised for a victory but they will be aware of the slip up against Sheffield United at home when they threw away a 2-0 advantage to draw the match 2-2.
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