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Andrey Santos has drawn praise from fans following his performance during Chelsea’s Premier League match against Burnley on Saturday, November 22. The midfielder put in an excellent display as the Blues ran out 2-0 winners in Turf Moor.
In what was somewhat surprising, Burnley disregarded their underdog status and took the game to the visitors in the early exchanges. However, their threats in the final third were repelled by Chelsea defenders. The visitors found their rhythm as the game progressed and took the lead in the 37th minute when Pedro Neto brilliantly headed home Jamie Gittens' floating cross.
Chelsea regained possession in the second half but struggled in the attacking third. Two minutes from time, substitute Marc Guiu muscled off a defender and teed up Enzo Fernandez, who sealed the win.
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Santos, who deputized for Moises Caicedo, put in a good shift in the afternoon. During 90 minutes of play, the Brazilian international won seven duels, made four interceptions, won possession four times, made four clearances and three tackles, and got a match rating of 7.3, according to Sofascore. After the match, fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to heap praise on him, with one writing:
“Andrey Santos is my MOTM. He was everywhere today💙 That’s what I want to see man, you get the opportunity you take it‼️”
Another suggested the 21-year-old deserved the match of the match:
“Andrey Santos man of the match by a landslide,” they wrote.
“Andrey Santos I won’t forget this performance,” a fan chimed in.
A fourth raved:
“Andrey Santos, man of the match undoubtedly. His best game in a Chelsea shirt so far.”
A fifth summed up the brilliant display, writing:
“Andrey santos MOTM. deserved too he’s been a monster off the ball.”
The victory against Burnley saw Chelsea win three consecutive Premier League away games for the first time since November 2021.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says Andrey Santos ‘is doing very good’ after 2-0 win against Burnley
Enzo Maresca was delighted with Andrey Santos’ performance following their victory over Burnley. Maresca also admitted that Santos hasn’t gotten enough playtime under his tenure. The Vasco da Gama academy graduate has made 14 appearances for the Blues this season, with most being substitute appearances.
Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Maresca said:
"Be ready. Andrey [Santos] is doing very good. Today is a tough game, he is not playing much. It is not easy when you don't play a lot."
On the match, Maresca added:
"I didn't like this kind of win, because it's tough. It's tough after the international break, 12:30, Burnley away, it's always a tough game. But the way we competed I am very happy.
"To come here and not concede is very difficult. It's normal to concede something. But overall they only had one real chance. During the game they didn't have any big chances and during the game we had loads of chances.”
Chelsea sit second in the Premier League table for the time being. They will face Barcelona in their next outing in the Champions League on Tuesday, November 25.
