Journalist: Chelsea staff blown away by 18-year-old youngster in senior training

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Chelsea staff are reportedly huge admirers of Lewis Hall.

Hall, who’s just 18, is an exciting talent to come through Chelsea’s academy ranks at Cobham.

The Blues teenager is most recognised as a central midfielder who’s tidy on the ball and robust in the tackle, but he’s got the versatility to slot in at left-back as well.

He’s made seven first-team appearances so far this season as he becomes a more familiar face around the senior group.

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According to journalist Simon Phillips, members of Chelsea’s staff love what they’re seeing from Hall on a day-to-day basis.

The Blues are all thinking that the 18-year-old has an incredible attitude and great maturity.

“My sources are saying that Lewis Hall impressed Chelsea a lot in the games that he’s played this season. He’s been rewarded with game time; he was even keeping Cucurella out of the team for a few games,” Phillips told GiveMeSport.

“And Chelsea staff had been really impressed with him, and they love his attitude as well; he turns up to Cobham every day, and he puts in 100%. And he’s got a real maturity about him for his age.”

In addition, Phillips reports that Hall could be in line for a new deal at Stamford Bridge. He said: “It’s been muted a bit to me (a new contract). It’s not really advanced, but there’s definitely talks happening.”

Fabrizio Romano did claim to CaughtOffside earlier this month that Chelsea were speaking with Hall’s representatives about a contract extension.

Hall definitely has the potential to be the next big success story from the academy system at Chelsea.

On paper, he should be right in contention to get more minutes in the left-back position during the second half of the season.

He’s looked really comfortable stepping into the first-team environment on a match day. It’s great to hear he’s equally as impressive in training, too.

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