Chelsea signed more than ten new players during the summer transfer window. The Blues signed some of the best young talents around the world this summer. One of the signings is Renato Veiga, who joined the Blues from Basel on a seven-year contract with an option to extend it for one more year. The Portuguese defender joined Chelsea for a transfer fee of around ยฃ11.8 million. All the Chelsea fans are very happy after seeing Renato Veiga, representing his country Portugal in a new position during the international break earlier this week.
Chelsea defender Renato Veiga is in the news for his new position
Renato Veiga is a versatile player as he can play both in the defensive midfield zone and also in defense. In fact the 21-year-old can play both left back and right back as well as the center defender position. Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca, is using Veiga for the left-back position in the squad. After joining the Blues in the summer, Enzo Maresca signed players according to his tactics and used them accordingly. The former Leicester City boss has been using Renato Veiga for the left-back position till now. The 21-year-old made eight appearances this season across all competitions. He made four appearances in the Premier League, one in the FA Cup, and three in the UEFA Conference league. In all the matches the Portuguese was used as the left back, whether coming off the bench or starting the game for the Blues.
However, Renato Veiga made his debut for the senior team for Portugal this week during the UEFA Nations League group stage match against Poland. The Chelsea man enjoyed a 3-1 win over Poland alongside his club teammate Pedro Neto. Veiga would be very proud to have represented his country for the first time.
But there was something that all the Chelsea fans enjoyed during that match. In spite of using Renato Veiga in the wing-back position, Portugal’s manager Roberto Martinez used him in the center-defender position. Although Veiga has the ability to play in different positions, it is the first time the 21-year-old played in the center defensive role since his joining Chelsea.
Renato Veiga’s performance in his international debut for Portugal
Renato Veiga does not have a great match against Poland. But still, his performance in a new position catches everyone’s attention. In fact, the Chelsea man made seven clearances in that match, more than any other Portugal player. Apart from that, he also won two aerial duels. Only Ruben Dias of Manchester City managed to win more than that. The 21-year-old gave his best despite playing in a different position.
After the international break, Chelsea will travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Premier League. With Marc Cucurella injured, there is a high chance that the Portuguese international will start for the Blues in that match. And as the 21-year-old made his first international appearance, Maresca could trust him for the match against Liverpool.
The Blues’ next fixtures
Chelsea are in great form in the Premier League, and so is Liverpool. In fact, the Reds are leading the table with 18 points in the seven matches. The Blues are in the fourth position with 14 points in the first seven matches in the Premier League. Liverpool are unbeaten in the last six matches in all competitions, conceding only three goals while scoring 16 goals during this process. So, it will be a huge task for Enzo Maresca’s men to overcome Liverpool at Anfield.
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