Former Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole was impressed with midfielder Saul Niguez’s efficiency towards Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. The Blues got here out 2-0 winners over their London rivals within the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final conflict at Stamford Bridge.
Saul Niguez was one of many key performers for Chelsea as he managed midfield alongside Jorginho. The Spaniard joined the Blues final summer season on a deadline-day mortgage deal from Atletico Madrid. Nonetheless, his performances up to now have been disappointing. He was subbed at half-time on his debut towards Aston Villa within the Premier League.
In opposition to Spurs, although, Niguez regarded in full management, breaking apart the opponent’s play and kickstarting Chelsea’s assaults.
Saul Niguez has made extra tackles (6) and extra interceptions (3) than some other Chelsea or Tottenham participant tonight.Strong. 👏 https://t.co/mogYx7DuKw
Ashley Cole, throughout an interplay Sky Sports activities, stated in regards to the midfielder’s efficiency towards Spurs:
“I believed he performed effectively. I believe he had good stability with Jorginho in there; he had slightly bit extra license for freedom. Sure, he performed in a two, however he might exit into these vast areas slightly extra, with Jorginho simply sat slightly bit.”
The previous Chelsea man believes Niguez ‘ought to get extra alternatives’, however is uncertain of that occuring. That’s because of the presence of N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho, who’ve been on prime of their recreation this season.
Ashley Cole added on this regard:
“By way of his total efficiency and the concerns and considerations individuals had round him, he has executed sufficient tonight to warrant that he ought to get extra alternatives. However in the end, the 2 or three gamers in entrance of him are taking part in so wel,l so will probably be very powerful to get into this staff.”
There have been rumours that Chelsea would possibly lower the Spaniard’s mortgage brief, and ship him again to Atletico Madrid in January. Nonetheless, after his efficiency on Wednesday, they could look to maintain Niguez for some time.
Chelsea get the higher of Tottenham Hotspur as soon as once more
Within the Premier League this season, Chelsea battered Tottenham 3-0 on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Nonetheless, underneath new supervisor Antonio Conte, Spurs went 9 home video games unbeaten earlier than arriving at Stamford Bridge.
It was anticipated to be a tougher affair this time. Nonetheless, that wasn’t the case, because the Blues utterly dominated Spurs. Solely Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and a few poor ending from Chelsea meant the rating was 2-0 on the night time.
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Nonetheless, the Blues have an enormous benefit going into the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final subsequent week away at Spurs. Notably, additionally they face Spurs within the Premier League this month at Stamford Bridge.
