Reggie Walsh became the youngest player to play for the first team at Chelsea in 58 years and the third all-time player for the club. The Blues
beat Swedish rivals Djurgardens 4-1 in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final on Thursday night and Walsh came on as an 88th-minute substitute. Enzo Maresca
‘s decision means Walsh moves up to third in the list of youngest players to play for Chelsea at the age of 16 years, six months and 11 days.
In history, Walsh is only bettered by Ian Hamilton (16 years, four months) and Kingsley Wiffen (16 years, five months), who have held the record since 1967.
In European competition, Walsh tops the list ahead of former youth player Dominic Solanke, who played in the 2014 Champions League at the age of 17 years and one month.
“Walsh is still young and looks great quality. ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี But he has to keep working to learn and grow,” Maresca said after the win, speaking on the performance of his team.
Striker Nicholas Jackson, who scored twice at the Three Arena, was full of praise for his compatriot: “Reggie Walsh is a very good player with top quality. “
So of course he will go far. I’m happy for him to make his debut and hopefully he will get more chances.”