‘Sensational’: Chris Sutton really impressed by player Chelsea sold at Thomas Tuchel’s request

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Chris Sutton has been full of praise for the performances of former Chelsea player Billy Gilmour in recent weeks.

He told The Monday Night Club that he believes the midfielder has settled in to a brilliant Brighton side seamlessly when required in games recently.

One or two injuries at the Amex have seen Gilmour be relied upon far more by Roberto De Zerbi as the season approaches its conclusion.

It took a while for these opportunities to come after his well-documented move from Stamford Bridge at the end of the summer transfer window.

Despite the Blues looking to add to their midfield ranks on deadline day, it seems they were not happy with the Scotland international as a potential option.

Sutton impressed by Gilmour

Reports claimed that this was at the request of Thomas Tuchel, who overruled the owner in his desire to sell him for not a particularly high fee.

Now, Gilmour has finally begun to excel in an environment where he will feel very comfortable playing his football.

Sutton has claimed that he has been very impressed, particularly at the player’s bounce back after his disappointing loan spell with Norwich City last season.

He said: “Billy Gilmour, right, with the greatest respect to him had a poor time at Norwich, that wasn’t all down to him, but he has fitted into the team in the last few weeks. He has been sensational.”

With Chelsea reportedly going to again be in the transfer market this summer for a midfielder, they may be regretting the decision made by a manager who isn’t even at the club anymore.

However, the profile of a perfect partner for Enzo Fernandez is not something which Gilmour could excel in, considering his qualities are very similar to the Argentine’s.