I have been waiting for this day for the last few years. As soon as I laid eyes on the play of Gael Kakuta on the French U-17 team, I saw Thierry Henry’s speed mixed with Zinedine Zidane’s footwork. This kid was amazing. And, as we all know, Chelsea would try to sign the player at any cost.
This week, we just might see if he is worth it.
Kakuta, the French U-19 phenom, has been added to the Chelsea line up against Wolverhampton after a number of injuries on the team has forced manager Carlo Ancelotti to play the up-and-coming superstar.
According toe Ancelotti, Kakuta is the most talented player he has seen at his age.
“At that age I have never seen a player with his talent,” said Ancelotti according to The Guardian. “Technically he is fantastic. He is a No. 10, like Joe Cole or Deco. Physically he is not yet strong enough to be a first-team regular but technically he is certainly ready to come on [as a substitute]. He can be a big player for Chelsea with his quality, and his character is very good too.”
If he is able to play for Chelsea in a subsitute role tomorrow, he could be quite a shock to the football world. This is a kid to keep your eye on.
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