'Was good' - Chelsea boss hails Tosin after impressive display in win against Bournemouth

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has praised Tosin Adarabioyo for his performance during his side's Premier League clash with AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday night.

The Anglo-Nigerian defender came on for Axel Disasi, two minutes after the hour mark as Maresca sought to strengthen his backline.

Adarabioyo has been named in the matchday squad in all of Chelsea's Premier League fixtures this season but only made his first appearance against the Cherries and didn't put any foot wrong on his debut.

According to Sofascore, he won the only ground duel that he contested, wasn't dribbled past, made one clearance and also contributed offensively, making one key pass.

Maresca was impressed with the Manchester City Academy product alongside fellow debutant Jadon Sancho who created the assist for the Blues’ only goal, match-winner Christopher Nkunku and João Félix.

In quotes relayed by Nizaar Kinsella, the Italian tactician said:“Jadon was good, Joao [Felix] was good, Tosin was good and Christo [Nkunku] was very good. We decided to use Christo as a no9 as he is good in the box

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Adarabioyo has now made three appearances for Chelsea this term, two of which have come in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

He will be hoping to make his first Premier League start next weekend when the Stamford Bridge outfit face West Ham United at the London Stadium in the early kickoff game.

Abdulkareem Abdulhamid

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