“He’s too strong to handle” – Gent boss Wouter Vrancken says 24-year-old Chelsea player is too strong to handle in 4-2 defeat to Chelsea

Early Lead by Renato Veiga

At the 12-minute mark, summer signing Renato Veiga broke the deadlock with a brilliant header, giving Chelsea an early advantage.

Pedro Neto Extends Chelsea’s Lead

Just after the halftime break, Pedro Neto found the back of the net, doubling Chelsea’s lead and putting the Blues in a strong position at Stamford Bridge.

Gent Fights Back with Watanabe’s Header

Early in the second half, Tsuyoshi Watanabe managed to halve the deficit for Gent with a stunning header, narrowing the gap to 2-1.

Nkunku Restores Chelsea’s Two-Goal Cushion

However, Chelsea quickly responded, with Christopher Nkunku making an impact with one of his few touches, restoring their two-goal lead and bringing the score to 3-1.

Dewsbury-Hall’s First Chelsea Goal Seals the Win

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall then added a fourth, marking his first goal for Chelsea. Although Omri Gandelman netted a late consolation for Gent, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.

Chelsea’s Strong Performance

Chelsea cruised to victory, securing a comfortable win and kicking off their Conference League campaign in style. Scoring four goals, each was crucial in keeping Gent’s attempts at bay.

Post-Match Comments from Gent Manager Wouter Vrancken

Gent manager Wouter Vrancken had high praise for Chelsea’s attacking prowess, particularly singling out Pedro Neto.

“Chelsea are a classic club with a lot of talent. Pedro Neto made life really difficult for our defenders,” Vrancken commented. “It was tough to get into the game with their massive attacking threat.”

Chelsea’s Impressive Form Continues

This result marks Chelsea’s fifth consecutive win, as they continue their strong run of form across all competitions.