“He’s very good” – National media left so impressed by £29m Chelsea man on international duty
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Chelsea’s International Stars and Noni Madueke’s Rising Form
Chelsea’s squad is often well-represented during international breaks, and this one was no exception, even though it came just three weeks into the Premier League season. For manager Enzo Maresca, this break might have been a bit of a distraction as he continues to settle into his new role at Stamford Bridge.
Squad Rotation Challenges for Maresca
Maresca has largely stuck with a consistent starting lineup in Chelsea’s domestic matches, with only minor tweaks here and there. Many players are still waiting for their chance to shine in the starting eleven. However, one player who has grabbed his opportunity with both hands is Noni Madueke, whose excellent form has earned him a place in the starting lineup so far.
Noni Madueke’s England Debut
Madueke’s impressive displays didn’t go unnoticed, and his form was rewarded with his first senior England call-up. On his debut, although only making a brief appearance off the bench, Madueke still managed to catch the attention of the English media.
- Sky Sports remarked: “Grabbed his first senior assist for England by setting Kane up for his second and looked confident at this level. Another decision from Carsley appears to have paid off.”
- The Guardian praised him: “Made an instant impact, laying on Kane’s second goal.”
- CaughtOffside gave him an 8/10, saying: “A man in form right now and justified his opportunity in this international break with an assist for Kane shortly after coming on. Looked lively throughout.”
Competition for Madueke at Chelsea
Despite his strong form, Madueke will face intense competition when he returns to Chelsea’s training ground at Cobham. The Blues strengthened their attacking lineup over the summer by adding Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, and Joao Felix, all of whom bring considerable quality.
Still, Madueke has already delivered a standout performance this season, providing the best statistical display in Europe during Chelsea’s win against Wolves. He’ll be eager to maintain his momentum and add to his tally when Chelsea faces Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend.
