Chelsea 5-0 Wrexham highlights – Experience the exhilarating debut of Mauricio Pochettino’s reign as Chelsea cruised to a commanding 5-0 triumph. Their formidable display against a team from the English Fourth Division showcased the promise of the Argentine tactician’s tactics and the impact of his exciting new signings. An impressive start that sets the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Maatsen finds his spot
In Coach Pochettino’s latest match, 21-year-old left-back Ian Maatsen showcased his talent by scoring twice for Chelsea. His cool finish after a pass from Nicolas Jackson in the 3rd minute and a well-placed shot in the 42nd minute demonstrated the success of the coach’s decision to give him a more advanced role.
Impressively, Maatsen had scored 4 goals and provided 6 assists while on loan at Burnley last season, making him a promising prospect for Pochettino’s future plans. The Dutch U21 international has undoubtedly made his mark on the team with his current performances.
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Pochettino starts his revolution
Only 5 players from last season’s Chelsea first-team were present in the starting lineup when Pochettino’s project took shape. This summer saw a major overhaul with 13 players departing and 6 new faces arriving. Coach Pochettino stated that the squad restructuring is an ongoing process, and he will continue to strive for players who fit his project.
Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster had more appearances than the entire Chelsea starting lineup combined, showing that Pochettino needs more time to integrate the young players and establish a cohesive playing style.
New signing Santos anchors the midfield
Andrey Santos displayed promising signs in the debut match. Despite having joined Chelsea with his new teammates less than two weeks ago, the 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder showcased an impressive performance in his defensive role. He exhibited great confidence in receiving the ball and controlling the game’s tempo.
Jackson and Nkunku shine in attack
Nicolas Jackson, a newcomer from Villarreal for £32 million, started the game and later made way for another new signing, Christopher Nkunku, who arrived from RB Leipzig for £53 million. Although they only played 45 minutes each, both new signings left their mark.
Jackson displayed excellent pace as he left Wrexham’s captain Ben Tozer behind and provided the assist for Maatsen’s early goal. On the other hand, Nkunku had some difficulties getting into the rhythm of the game but showcased great finishing skills, scoring Chelsea’s fourth goal.
Cucurella gets two chances
The Spanish defender confirmed his commitment to staying at Chelsea and competing for a starting position, despite a challenging debut season with the club. Marc Cucurella played the full first half as the left-back before being replaced by Ben Chilwell.
Later, Cucurella returned to the field, taking on a central defensive role in place of Chalobah with 15 minutes left. Against Wrexham, both Chelsea and Cucurella encountered minimal pressure in the final moments. Still, the 24-year-old player eagerly awaits more chances to prove his worth.
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