This is the first hat-trick for the French international 26 years old at the “Blues”, whom he joined in the summer of 2023 from Leipzig.
The striker, whose first season was ruined by injuries, is considered a second choice at centre forward since the start of the 2024-2025 season by the new Chelsea coach, Enzo Maresca, who prefers Nicolas Jackson.
Mardi, He scored the first two goals in the first quarter of an hour from the meeting at Stamford Bridge against the fourth division resident, then the last one at the 75th.
Another League Two team, Walsall push Leicester (1st div.) on penalties after resisting throughout the match (0-0). But they missed their first three attempts.all stopped by goalkeeper Danny Ward.
Aston Villaone of the Premier League’s big names, struggled to get rid of Wycombe (2-1), a club playing in the third division. Unai Emery’s team, heavily reworked, scored two goals in the second half before concede one in added time.
Manchester City, the four-time reigning English champion, beat Watford (2-1), D2 club, also with many regular substitutes. His attack looked great though with Phil Foden, Jérémy Doku et Jack Grealish.
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