“He is only short in stature but huge in personality. People deserve to talk about him after the performance he has had.” They are words of Frank Lampardtechnician Chelsea, on Billy Gilmour. And is that the young Scottish 18 year old was last night MVP of the meeting of FA Cup in which his team defeated the Liverpool 2-0 (third loss in a month).
It wasn't his debut as a player blue, but the match began as a defensive pivot, escorted by Ross Barkley Y Matthew Kovacic (later Mason Mount would enter the Croatian, injured).
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Gilmour seemed like a veteran since the beginning of the match, despite the fact that he had soccer players the likes of Peanut, Salah, Firmino, Fabinho, Robertson or Van dijk. He signed neither many nor assists, but his delivery in the field was more than remarkable. He did not hide and asked for the ball at all times, being the most creative player on the grass. “An amazing performance”, said the Chelsea coach, which seems that from now on he will be more often with him, since yesterday's game He has only participated in six meetings with the first team during this course.
Chelsea players, Billy Gilmour and Ross Barkley, during a match.
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It came from the quarry of Rangers In 2017 and after its renovation last September, it has a contract until 2023, proof that the English club is aware of its potential and that it wants to secure its future.