Following his outstanding performance in the second leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has voiced his praise for youthful midfielder Reggie Walsh.
Thursday night’s game, which concluded in a 1-0 victory over Djurgarden, was historic since it was 16-year-old Reggie Walsh’s first Chelsea start. He is now the youngest player from Chelsea to start a European match.
Throughout the game, Walsh made significant contributions on the field. It significantly contributed to the build-up to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s game-winning goal. With a 5-1 aggregate score, the goal guaranteed Chelsea’s spot in the final.
Maresca went into further detail on Walsh’s abilities in his post-match interview, saying, “He was happy, he was laughing, and he was not worried at all.”
I advised him to enjoy the game, just as he does when he exercises with us. He did just that, as you could see.
Walsh’s maturity and confidence were commended by the manager, who also noted how he showed remarkable composure while playing and actively sought for the ball.
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“Reggie is someone I really like,” Maresca continued. He exemplifies the type of player who blends in perfectly with my system and the playstyle I want to use. The way he conducts himself on the field at the age of sixteen is impressive.
“Tomorrow he has to go to school, which is crucial for his development, but there’s no doubt he has the potential to be a great player,” he said, underscoring the significance of Walsh striking a balance between football and education.
Chelsea will now concentrate on their forthcoming Premier League matchup against Newcastle United this weekend, where they hope to build on their recent success and maintain their outstanding play across several tournaments now that their place in the final has been guaranteed.
Please take note that on May 28 at 8 p.m., Chelsea will play Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final.
