Chelsea will take on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday.
And, ahead of the London derby, Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has suggested that one of the club’s “great” talents could start.
Chelsea are in good form at the moment.
Before the international break, the Blues beat Brighton and Hove Albion in the EFL Cup and won against Fulham and Burnley in the Premier League.
Things are beginning to get better for Chelsea, with a number of players including Raheem Sterling getting into form.
While winning against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the London derby will not be easy, Chelsea will head into the Premier League game on Saturday with confidence.
Mauricio Pochettino on Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto vs Arsenal
And, according to Pochettino, Malo Gusto could start.
The Chelsea head coach has raved about the £26.3 million (Sky Sports) right-back and has predicted a bright future for him.
Pochettino has also said that the 20-year-old France international right-back could start for Chelsea against Arsenal.
Football.London quotes Pochettino as saying about Gusto: “You ask me about a player that in the last month didn’t play because he was sent off and played with the national team in France.
“He’s really young but a great talent, maybe tomorrow has the possibility to play.
“I think it’s difficult to judge because 19 years old, came from a different league in France and he needs to adapt to a new club like Chelsea whose history is about winning.
“A project with very young players, with these circumstances always is tough. I am so happy because we really believe in him, for sure he needs time but I think he is going to perform in a way we really believe.
“He is only 19 years old but I am so happy – I was not happy when he got sent off, I think wasn’t red card, when after you see the decision of VAR, I think it’s crazy.
“He is going to be good for the club for sure.”
My View: Malo Gusto a future Chelsea star
In my opinion, Malo Gusto is a gem of a player and will be a star for Chelsea in years to come.
Gusto was a regular for Lyon, and that is not easy to do for a player who is just starting his career.
The 20-year-old has already earned a cap for France.
Again, that is not an easy feat.
It shows just how good Gusto is and the potential he has.
I believe that Chelsea have made a really good signing in Gusto.
It will be interesting to see if Mauricio Pochettino starts the right-back against Arsenal.
Arsenal have a very good attacking unit, and Gusto will have to be at his best defensively if he starts in the London derby.
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