October 19th 2025.
After Chelsea's impressive 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, football legend Alan Shearer couldn't help but praise one player in particular. Shearer, who was watching the game as a pundit, was struck by the performance of a young Chelsea star who he described as 'clever'.
The match saw Forest's manager, Ange Postecoglou, get sacked just minutes after the final whistle, thanks to second-half goals from Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto, and Reece James. Despite the convincing scoreline, Chelsea had a tough first-half and could have easily been trailing at half-time. But thanks to some key changes made by Chelsea's coach, Enzo Maresca, the team turned things around and secured the win.
One of those changes included bringing on 19-year-old striker Marc Guiu, who has struggled to get playing time since his transfer from Barcelona last year. In fact, Guiu had only played a total of 86 minutes in the Premier League prior to this game, and had even been loaned out to Sunderland for the season. However, an injury to fellow teammate Liam Delap saw Guiu being recalled to the team.
Shearer, who was analyzing the game on Match of the Day, pointed out the positive impact that Guiu had on the team's performance. According to him, Guiu's natural striker abilities greatly improved Chelsea's attack. Shearer noted that with Guiu on the field, Joao Pedro, who was playing in the number 10 position, was able to focus on creating chances, while Guiu ran behind the defense, causing chaos and making it difficult for Forest's defenders.
The young striker's potential was evident last season when he scored six goals in seven appearances in the Conference League, helping Chelsea lift the trophy. While his Premier League opportunities have been limited so far, Guiu has shown that he has the skills to become an elite striker.
Maresca, who was pleased with Guiu's contribution in this game, explained why he didn't start the teenager against Forest. He believed that the opposition would line up in a way that would be better suited for Pedro to play as the striker. However, Guiu's impact in just 15 minutes on the field proved Maresca's decision wrong.
Despite not starting, Guiu's performance caught the attention of many, including Shearer, who believes that he could be a key player for Chelsea in the future. And with another opportunity to impress coming up in the Champions League against Ajax, Guiu has a chance to prove himself once again.
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