Tyrique George is facing mass competition for his place in the side at Chelsea, however has admitted that one of their new signings has been a quality addition.
It looked as if George wasn’t even going to be part of the squad at Stamford Bridge for this campaign, however his move to Fulham on deadline day collapsed in the final moments.
George was left upset that he didn’t get his move, however has continued to play his part for Enzo Maresca amid injuries in the attacking third.
Regular cameo appearances saw the youngster called up to represent the England U21s in the current international break.
Tyrique George praises ‘really sharp’ Jamie Gittens
He is one of three Chelsea players in the squad, with Jamie Gittens and Josh Acheampong also in the side who won both games during the break.
Gittens and George combined for the Young Lions’ only goal against Andorra, and the Cobham graduate was full of praise for his club and international teammate after the game.
He said: “We’re really close friends. You always need competition in a top club, and you’re always going to get that. So I feel like he’s pushed me, and I push him, that’s the main objective, so it’s good.”
“No he’s really sharp. He’s really sharp, he’s really good, electric, smart player as well so yeah. He’s a really good player.”
Chelsea are convinced Gittens will come good, however he has not enjoyed the best start to life since the switch from Borussia Dortmund.
Gittens’ tough start at Chelsea
While Joao Pedro and Estevao Willian have hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge, things have not been as easy for Gittens since his move to West London.
The winger has started just two Premier League games so far this season, and is yet to find the net for his new club.
The Gittens signing was described as ‘strange’ by Alan Smith, especially as he is one of the players looking to replace the impact Noni Madueke had in blue.
There is still plenty of time for him to turn things around though, and a positive international break alongside George will see him return to Maresca’s squad with plenty of confidence.
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