The season end is near which means the release of team of the year of every pundit and fans around the world. However, with the usual names, there is a Chelsea who is making waves this season with his tremendous season for the Blues. The 20-year-old Malo Gusto has hailed praises from Rio Ferdinand who did not hold back for his appreciation for the Frenchman during his debut premier league season.
Ferdinand’s inclusion of Malo Gusto in his team of the year highlights the rapid rise and the adaptation of the English football by the youngster. Despite at a very young age, Malo Gusto has shown maturity with hsi defensive presence and the attacking output throughout the season.
According to Ferdinand, what sets Gusto apart is the fact that he seamlessly filled the position of Reece James and stepped up massively for the team. Chelsea’s decision to sign Gusto has rewarded them massively as he stood firm and strong in the place of the Chelsea captain Reece James who had to skip major part of the season due to a series of injuries.
Rapid growth of Malo Gusto and what the future holds for him
Gusto’s presence in the Chelsea squad indeed highlights the importance of having a quality squad depth in every position, especially in a competitive and a demanding league like Premier League. Even though James is still a key figure, Gusto’s performance has raised the quality and the competition in that Chelsea squad.
The success of Malo Gusto also highlights the transfer approach of Chelsea, there approach of targeting youngsters with immense potential and the ability to seamlessly fit in the team. His development and growth is also a testament to Chelsea’s approach of nurturing and developing youngsters so they can easily adapt and make an impact on the bigger stage.
For the future, with the availability of Reece James, Chelsea can expect a healthy competition for that right back position in the team. Both of them eyeing for more game time, Chelsea can surely expect the level of football to rise and an increase in the defensive department of the team.
In the footballing world, Malo Gusto symbolizes the future of the game with his skill level and the ability to perform at such a big stage while still being so young. With further development in the future, Gusto seems to be an exciting prospect for Chelsea who can achieve great heights at the club. It will also be a testament to the club’s ideology of trusting the youngsters and developing them to be the best in the world.
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