40. Renato Veiga

[Vesper 28,439]

Jason Cundy claims Chelsea player barely anybody knows is a ‘monster’

https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/jason-cundy-claims-Chelsea-player-barely-anybody-knows-is-a-monster/

Jason Cundy has delivered some very high praise on a Chelsea first-team player who’s impressed him so far this season.

When you go down the list of individuals in the Chelsea squad this campaign, you can put a big tick by several players when it comes to their performances.

Enzo Maresca, the Blues head coach, deserves big credit for the way he’s impacted things since his appointment in the summer. In particular, he’s rotated his team superbly well across the league and various cup competitions to keep so many personnel involved.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Chelsea’s players are delighted with the work under Maresca, something that is showing on the pitch.

READ MORE: Paul Merson tells Enzo Maresca one thing has ‘got to change’ at Chelsea

Jason Cundy hails Renato Veiga

TalkSPORT pundit Jason Cundy thinks Chelsea made a great signing in the summer with the addition of Renato Veiga.

The versatile youngster joined the Blues in a £12m deal (BBC) from Basel, which is already looking like a smart piece of business because he’s getting regular senior minutes.

Cundy doesn’t think many people are aware yet of the Blues powerhouse, but he really likes what he’s seen from him so far.

He told talkSPORT: “There’s players like Veiga who’ve come in. No one knows Veiga. This boy’s 21 years of age. He’s a monster in the midfield. He can play left-back. It’s starting to look like the money Chelsea has spent-everyone laughs at a billion pounds-actually some of it is starting to look good value.”

Renato Veiga an incredible signing

Veiga, who earns £25,000-a-week (Spotrac), is quickly becoming a fan favourite around Stamford Bridge.

The Portugal international has played in eight of Chelsea’s 10 games across all competitions this season, starting five times. It’s certainly a lot more than most people would’ve predicted before a ball was kicked.

In general, Veiga is acting in the squad as cover to Marc Cucurella in the left-back position. However, we’ve seen he’s also got the versatility to play in midfield or even as a central defender.

The 21-year-old talent scored his first Chelsea goal with a bullet header in Thursday night’s win over Gent in the Conference League. As well as being a physically imposing figure in defence, he’s smart and technically sound with the ball at his feet in any area on the pitch.

 

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[OneMoSalah 8,756]

Has looked not bad so far (albeit against much lesser teams) but throwing the term bargain & fans favourite around after 10 games is premature. But at the same time, no reason why he cannot be considered a bargain if he can continue pushing on as the fee was relatively low. 

Against Gent who sat back and wanted to counter, still felt Chilwell as an attacking left back would of made more sense but I guess the other facets of Veiga’s game, ie his tenacity, height and versatility is going to be more useful. Scoring a goal is going to inevitably make people get excited. 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by OneMoSalah