The Chelsea Development squad beat Liverpool Development squad 3-0 at Stamford Bridge last night, and there was a handful of names floating around social media after some very impressive performances.
First teamers Michy Batshuayi and Antonio Rudiger both played 90 minutes for match fitness, and the youngsters made sure that they didn’t completely steal the show.
With first team coaches Frank Lampard, Jody Morris, and Joe Edwards all watching on, there will be a number of players who would have caught there eyes last night.
Some names that were getting Chelsea fans excited were Tino Anjorin, Juan Castillo, Ian Maatsen, Billy Gilmour, Tariq Lamptey, and Marc Guehi in particular.
Anjorin is just like watching Ruben Loftus-Cheek, but he appears even more developed than Ruben was at that age, he’s only just turned 17.
Gilmour also plays with total confidence and is happy to receive the ball in any area on the pitch, no matter how many players he has around him. A trait that will do well in today’s football of high pressing and keeping the ball.
Guehi, Anjorin, Gilmour, Castillo and Maatsen are all Premier League material.
— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) August 19, 2019
That anjorin for chelsea reminds me of rlc got real gnPp for youth level
— Sam (@Samzzzz_) August 19, 2019
So we have Mount, Ruben, Gilmour and Anjorin. The academy is too good ffs, probably another starboy in the next two years as well. We can't keep them all.
— ⭐️⭐️ (@OlIyCFC) August 19, 2019
This boy Tino Anjorin is a bit special – he scored No3 for @ChelseaFC Dev squad v @LFC
— Paul Lagan (@CFCJourno) August 19, 2019
After seeing the U23's tonight, I wouldn't say no to seeing this XI play in the Carabao Cup or FA Cup for example –
Kepa
James Christensen Tomori Castillo
Loftus-Cheek (C) Gilmour Anjorin
Pulisic Batshuayi Hudson-OdoiNot asking for double cup glory, just… curious.#CFC
— Terry Sazio (@sazio1984) August 19, 2019
https://twitter.com/DTReevesy/status/1163685183826145280?s=20
FT Chelsea 3 Liverpool 0
Anjorin, Castillo, Guehi, Maatsen, Lamptey, and Gilmour all class.
Lampard had eyes on them 👀
Batshuayi also sent his message to the boss loud and clear. Rudiger was excellent and came through 90 mins unscathed. pic.twitter.com/JIEOXJqILr
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) August 19, 2019
Just watched the U23's beat the Scousers.
Good to see Rudiger & Batshyuai get valuable minutes.
Anjorin looks immense & Lampty was quality!!
The future is looking even brighter!! #CFC— Mark Glover ⭐⭐ (@MGCFC1979) August 19, 2019
https://twitter.com/Everymonday6/status/1163525920159875072?s=20
https://twitter.com/markstevens_cfc/status/1163579462455353346?s=20
Good for Batshuayi’s to get two goals and for Rudiger to get some minutes. Was really impressed with Tino Anjorin, Marc Guehi, Juan Castillo, Tariq Lamptey and of course Billy Gilmour. Good game. 🔵🔵🔵
— Kofi Dela (@Arnold_Azumah) August 19, 2019