Pat Nevin has predicted big things for Chelsea youngster Lewis Hall.
Writing for the club website, Nevin voiced his expectations for the teenager to flourish into one of the mainstays at Stamford Bridge.
Hall has already started to establish himself as a first-team regular.
Fans were given a glimpse of the 18-year-old in senior action last season, when he made his debut against Chesterfield in the FA Cup.
Thomas Tuchel handed the teenager his first start, but it’s Graham Potter who has allowed him to truly portray his talents.
He has started four of the last five games in the league and cup, largely keeping summer signing Marc Cucurella on the side-lines.
Lewis Hall has taken his Chelsea chance
Whilst the Chelsea academy has not been without his faults, he has definitely demonstrated enough to suggest a long career as a Blue.
“Lewis Hall is a mere 18 years old, and though there is improvement to come and a few rough edges to be worked on, it is clear he is going to be a very special talent for us for years to come,” remarked Nevin after watching the full-back in action against Crystal Palace last weekend.
“It isn’t easy getting a place in the Chelsea men’s first team at that age, but although he doesn’t have to battle with Ben Chilwell right now, to keep a full-back like Marc Cucurella out of the team is still incredibly impressive.”
Once Chilwell does return from injury, Hall might find his minutes limited.
But Potter is now safe in the knowledge that should the England international be forced out of action again, he has a reliable understudy to call upon.
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