Pat Nevin has claimed Tyrique George thought he was ‘finished’ at Chelsea before his nice Champions League performance against Ajax.
The 19-year-old got here on at half-time for the Blues, replacing Marc Guiu, because the west London club secured a 5-1 victory over their Dutch opponents.
George scored just three minutes after his introduction, with the Chelsea academy graduate registering his first-ever goal within the Champions League.
He helped Chelsea make history, as Enzo Maresca’s side became the primary team within the competition to have three teenagers rating in a single match.
Former Chelsea star Nevin believes George thought he was ‘finished’ on the club prior to the win over Ajax, after the Blues signed Joao Pedro and Liam Delap in the summertime transfer window.
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‘What a beautiful moment for Tyrique George,’ Nevin, who now works as a football pundit, said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
‘He thought he was getting real possibilities at Chelsea they usually went and acquired two strikers.
‘He thinks that’s him finished, and can be sent out. He comes on, scores a goal and looked really good in that position.
‘Among the many others, he looked really good and I’m delighted for him.’
George nearly joined Fulham towards the top of the summer transfer window however the move collapsed.
Chatting with TNT Sports after the match, George said: ‘Really completely happy to win. We got so many goals and just had a good time on the market.
‘I used to be itching to get on and rating. That’s what I did so I’m completely happy.
It’s an incredible feeling [to score my Champions League goal]. It’s what dreams are made from.’
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Maresca ‘very proud’ of Chelsea record breakers
Chelsea boss Maresca is ‘very proud’ at Chelsea becoming the primary team in history to have three teenagers rating in a Champions League match.
Quizzed about his side breaking the record, Maresca said: ‘[I am] very proud. It’s a special night for the club, for the young players.
‘I feel Guiu already scored for Chelsea 5 – 6 goals last yr within the Conference [League]. Ty already scored also within the Premier League.
‘Estevao, the exact same. I feel overall it was an awesome night, especially for these young players and for the club.’
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