Chelsea Boss Hints Ola Aina Will Act As Understudy To Victor Moses
Published: December 30, 2016
Answering questions from reporters at Friday’s press conference, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has hinted that the young Nigerian right-back Ola Aina will continue to be the understudy to Victor Moses in the second half of this season because he is trusted.
Aina has made two substitute appearances in the Premier League, replacing the seasoned Nigeria international in games against Leicester City and Bournemouth, and Conte has emphasized he will continue running the rule over the wing-back and other youngsters in his squad.
“We have a lot of young players and I trust in them. Ola Aina, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Nathaniel Chalobah, and also we have Zouma returned, ” said Conte.
“It is important also to work with these type of young players to try find the right solutions at home, and if this is not possible, it is important to look around to find the solution.”
Aina’s two other appearances for the Blues this term was against Bristol Rovers and West Ham, and he started both matches.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
Aina has made two substitute appearances in the Premier League, replacing the seasoned Nigeria international in games against Leicester City and Bournemouth, and Conte has emphasized he will continue running the rule over the wing-back and other youngsters in his squad.
“We have a lot of young players and I trust in them. Ola Aina, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Nathaniel Chalobah, and also we have Zouma returned, ” said Conte.
“It is important also to work with these type of young players to try find the right solutions at home, and if this is not possible, it is important to look around to find the solution.”
Aina’s two other appearances for the Blues this term was against Bristol Rovers and West Ham, and he started both matches.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
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