Teenage striker of Chelsea Shim Mheuka is doing everything possible to make Enzo Maresca notice him through his brilliant performances for both his club and country. Free-flowing of the 18-year-old at youth level, it was only natural for him to hit a brace for England Under-19s in a European qualifier against Lithuania.
The Cobham crowd is now talking of the great talent on the bench as a result of his steady habit of first-team involvement shining through.
Mheuka’s Goal Surge for Club and Country
Across all competitions, Mheuka has racked up ten goals and three assists in his last eight matches. He has been an influential figure in both the UEFA Youth League and Premier League 2 where he has emerged as Chelsea’s hottest academy attacking player. The coaches basically identify his timing, movement, and ability to score goals under pressure as the most outstanding features of him.
Besides, as a result of his great performances, the coaches extended his minutes on the pitch with the first team, and he also made a brief appearance in the Carabao Cup last month. People who work at the club describe him as the most regular in the academy when it comes to the players who have been training with the first team lately.
First-Team Path Opens Under Maresca
Maresca is already showing signs of introducing young talents in his team and the next arrival could be Mheuka. He has made only one appearance in the Premier League last season and has a total of six senior games. The coaching staff have been encouraged by his zeal and self-belief and competition for the attacking positions may be the reason for the emergence of new opportunities.
Author’s Opinion
Mheuka’s form is a strong argument for more first-team football. He could be the next big academy success story at Chelsea if he keeps playing at this level.
As featured on Chelseanews.com
