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 become the first team in Champions League history to have three teenage scorers as they secure a 5-1 win over a woeful Ajax side at Stamford Bridge.

Ajax suffered there third defeat in a row when they were hammered 5-1 in London by Chelsea. Things were certainly not helped by Kenneth Taylor’s red card in the 15th minute of the game, and

The Blues enter the match having won their previous four games in all competitions, rising above nagging injury issues to build momentum at a crucial juncture. Their resounding victory over Ajax on Wednesday offered Maresca the opportunity to rest players, which should benefit Chelsea for their meeting with the Black Cats.

Referee Felix Zwayer initially assessed the action with a yellow card, but was then advised by the VAR to correct it. Consequently, the Dutchman saw a straight red. To make matters worse, Marc Guiu nailed the resulting free kick into the net. Moises Caicedo increased the lead to 2-0 shortly after.

Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato says he's happy with the way he is settling into life in the Premier League. The summer arrival from Ajax insists the step up has not "shocked" him, though concedes major adjustment has been required.

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