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A former Premier League goalkeeper has heaped praise on a Chelsea star's performance against Ajax in the Champions League.
Our writers analyse and evaluate the key talking points from Chelsea's resounding victory over Ajax at home in the Champions League
Chelsea resume their Champions League campaign on Wednesday, when they host Ajax at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca's side followed their Premier League win over Liverpool with a 3-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest, a result that saw Ange Postecoglou sacked.
Enzo Maresca’s side sweep visitors aside in five star mauling at Stamford Bridge - Chelsea 5-1 Ajax: The Blues shot up to 11th in the table having battered the Dutch side
The second-half saw chances go both ways, but Sunderland managed to continue their impressive season by holding Chelsea off. And then they won it in the 93rd minute, with Chemsdine Talbi meeting a Brian Brobbey lay-off to give the visitors the three points.
Estevao the star man as Marc Guiu takes chance in Blues demolition job - Enzo Maresca gambled with his team selection, but the decision paid off as several Chelsea players performed in big Champions L
ARSENAL still hold the record for the youngest ever English line-up in Champions League history. Although Premier League rivals Chelsea came very close on Wednesday’s clash with Ajax at