November 20th 2024.
Gus Poyet, a former Chelsea player, recently had some words of advice for one of the current players. He reminded Noni Madueke, the young Chelsea forward, that he needs to keep improving in order to avoid disappearing in games. Poyet believes that Madueke has the potential to be a great player, but he must stay humble and continue to work hard.
At the beginning of the season, Madueke had a strong start under new manager Enzo Maresca. He scored four goals in his first two games against Servette and Wolves in the Europa Conference League and Premier League. However, he has only scored one goal since then, which was against Nottingham Forest a month ago. Despite this, Maresca has kept faith in the 22-year-old and continues to start him on the right side of the attack.
During the international break, Madueke had two impressive appearances for England, which served as a reminder of his potential. However, Poyet warned that the young player must remain humble and focused in order to fulfill that potential. He stated, "Noni Madueke will always have moments where he's incredible for 30 minutes, but then he can go quiet in games. He needs to keep improving and have confidence in himself, while also staying grounded and doing what he does best." Poyet believes that Madueke's direct style of play is important for Chelsea's overall performance.
Poyet also addressed the recent criticism Madueke received from Rio Ferdinand, who accused him of being disrespectful during Chelsea's game against Arsenal. Ferdinand suggested that he would give Madueke a two-week fine if he was the manager. However, Madueke quickly explained that he simply needed to use the restroom and returned to the bench within 30 seconds. He clarified, "If you watch a lot of games when I come off, I always go straight down the tunnel to use the restroom. It was nothing major at all."
Despite the criticism, Madueke remains a mainstay in Chelsea's starting lineup this season. The team will be back in action on Saturday against Leicester City in the league. Poyet is confident that Madueke will continue to improve and be an influential player for Chelsea. He concluded, "I don't think there's anything to worry about with him. He just needs to keep working hard and believing in himself. When he's at the top of his game, he can be very influential." As a former Chelsea midfielder, Poyet knows what it takes to succeed at the club and believes that Madueke has what it takes to reach his full potential.
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