The media were impressed with the 19-year-old Chelsea loanee’s performance last night, with the striker playing at left-back.

Chelsea youngster Harvey Vale has been praised by the media following his performance for Bristol Rovers last night.

Harvey Vale, still just 19, is a talented youngster progressing through the Blues academy and spending a season on loan at Bristol Rovers this year.

The left-footed striker has made a few appearances off the bench in League One matches, but started in a Football League Trophy match on Tuesday evening.

The Chelsea teenager played 90 minutes and impressed in Bristol Rovers’ 4-1 home win over Cheltenham.

Surprisingly, the playmaker was used as a left-back in a four-man defense.
The promising Chelsea talent has received plaudits from the local media for his individual performance this week which will hopefully bring him closer to more league minutes.

The Bristol Post wrote: “Harvey Vale – 7/10.
It was a surprise to see the attacking midfielder play at left-back, but he excelled in an uncomfortable role.

Solid defensively but still keen to step forward and contribute down the left flank and was unlucky not to get an assist.

“He had the opportunity to play a more familiar right-midfield role in the final quarter of the game and completing the full 90 minutes will be hugely important to his progress as he looks to fight for a regular start in the league.
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Vale’s short spell at Hull City last year didn’t bring much success, but the decision to move to Bristol this season looks much better.
Our hope is that it’s only a matter of time before England’s Under-20s get consistent starts for Bristol Rovers.

The youngster’s versatility will greatly enhance his chances when he returns to Chelsea next summer.
For now he can focus on his growth and football at Bristol Rovers.

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Chelsea News – Thiago Silva responds forcefully to fans’ reactions as Ben Chilwell raises an important point

Chelsea News – See the top stories, including updates on Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell and Mykhailo Mudryk

Silva responds to fan reactions

Thiago Silva has responded to a Chelsea fan who suggested dropping him from the squad following the 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

The Brazil international was insane in the run up to Anthony Elanga’s goal and that was apparently enough for a Blues supporter who admitted he thought the veteran defender was holding Chelsea back.

It’s fair to say, though, that Silva didn’t take that comment very well when he replied on Instagram with a subtle nod to Mauricio Pochettino.

Chilwell makes goals claim

Ben Chilwell has revealed what Chelsea need to do better if they are to improve following their 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues looked brilliant up front with 21 shots on target, but only two of those forced a save from Matt Turner, with Chilwell highlighting the obvious problem.

“We are going in the right direction,” he said.
“We controlled possession in every game and in most games we played.

We have to take risks, be more reckless and keep our composure to get back into the game.
This is the last part, trying our luck.”

Mudryk slammed 

Mykhailo Mudryk has come under fire again following Chelsea’s surprise defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

The Ukraine international came on as a second-half substitute and struggled to make an impact, almost helping Nottingham Forest score instead.
He’s yet to score for the Blues, providing only two assists.

And of the 19 games he has played, Chelsea have won just twice, with former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor calling his performance against Forest “totally pointless”