Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes Andrey Santos could be perfect for Enzo Maresca's side after shining on loan at Strasbourg this season.

"Andrey Santos is having a great season at Strasbourg, so is Djorde Petrovic; they are having a great season as a team, and it’s been a big surprise," Petit told PokerStrategy.

"Like Brest in the season before, they are fighting for a Champions League spot, and they have played beautiful football.



Santos is a young player who has improved a lot since last season, he can do whatever he wants on the pitch.

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"He can play as a central midfielder, a holding midfielder or elsewhere, he can do everything.

He can score and assist, and is a very talented player with a bright future ahead of him.

"I think he could be the answer for Chelsea in midfield with Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, I think he is the missing link.

"Romeo Lavia is a good player, but he is still learning.

I just think that Santos will fit in perfectly at Chelsea."


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