Chelsea fans react as Billy Gilmour impresses on first-team return
Chelsea wonderkid Billy Gilmour once again reminded fans of what a special talent he is in our home draw to Krasnodar in the UEFA Champions League.
With nothing to play for, Chelsea made 10 changes to the team that took on Leeds United at the weekend. While the wholesale changes did affect our rhythm, one player who shone was Gilmour.
The 19-year-old was making his first start for the club since returning from injury. He hardly missed a step and make it appear as if he was never away.
Gilmour went on to pick up the man of the match award for his performance. With this, he has now won the award in each of his Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League full debuts.
Blues boss Frank Lampard too was full of praise for the youngster after full time. He also encouraged the youngster to push for more first-team opportunities in the future. (h/t Sky Sports)
“I expect to see more of the same from Billy as he gets stronger now he is past his injury.”
We take a look at how fans reacted to the performance on Twitter.
Chelsea fans rave about Gilmour as youngster impresses on return
Chelsea got a transfer ban for tapping up Gilmour. I would say it was completely worth it in the end.
— Leo Sat (@SignEveryone) December 8, 2020
Chelsea have a true gem in Billy Gilmour. Unreal talent.
— Júnior ⏱ (@raphael_blk) December 8, 2020
Who needs Declan Rice when you have Billy Gilmour – just saying @ChelseaFC
— Want my CHELSEA back (@Neiltruechels) December 8, 2020
One Billy Gilmour, there’s only one Billy Gilmour 👏🏻
— Uber Chelsea FC 🏆 (@UberCheIseaFC) December 8, 2020
He’s not very big (obviously), but Billy Gilmour is world class at getting his body between the ball and the defender. #CHEKRA
— ChelseaMaven (@Chelsea_Maven) December 8, 2020
Billy Gilmour has been awarded the Man of the Match on his:
— ChelseaFCBlogs (@ChelseaFCBlogs_) December 8, 2020
✅Champions League Debut
✅Premier League Debut
✅FA Cup Debut
The Scottish Iniesta 😉 @billygilmourrr #CFC | #CHEKRA | #UCL | #Gilmour pic.twitter.com/p9StEW6w3m
Billy Gilmour. The Scottish Iniesta.
— The Chelsea Blogger (@Chelsea1Blogger) December 8, 2020
What a joy he is to watch #CFC pic.twitter.com/yF6yg1uUNf
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Gilmour all day long. There is always room for talent, be it for six months or a year. The guy knows the club and can be an alternative to anyone. In Chelsea he showed enough maturity to quickly enter the scheme of the first team
— Hernán Federico Pacheco (@hernanfpacheco) December 9, 2020
One Billy Gilmour, there’s only one Billy Gilmour 👏🏻
— Uber Chelsea FC 🏆 (@UberCheIseaFC) December 8, 2020