Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has praised the fighting qualities of the club’s in-form playmaker Willian, hailing him as a “modern footballer.”
When the Brazil international arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2013, he was expected to provide the Blues with the attacking flair and creativity that they had missed the previous season.
When the Brazil international arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2013, he was expected to provide the Blues with the attacking flair and creativity that they had missed the previous season.
While the 27-year-old has been a threat offensively, particularly this season, his willingness to work for the team and fulfil his defensive responsibilities has been a stand-out feature of his game over the last two seasons.
And Hiddink, who has overseen an impressive transformation since taking charge in December, suggested that he personifies the physical strength of the squad since he arrived as manager in December.
And Hiddink, who has overseen an impressive transformation since taking charge in December, suggested that he personifies the physical strength of the squad since he arrived as manager in December.
He told the Daily Mirror: “I like when the players go on the edge. Not fighting, but resistance. The best players in the league are also strong players, you feel that.
“For instance, Willian is not a big guy but is fighting into duels defensively as well. He’s smart to do so and willing to do so. That’s the modern footballer.”
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Despite their recent improvement, the majority of Chelsea’s players have underperformed badly this term but that accusation couldn’t be levelled at Willian.
“For instance, Willian is not a big guy but is fighting into duels defensively as well. He’s smart to do so and willing to do so. That’s the modern footballer.”
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Despite their recent improvement, the majority of Chelsea’s players have underperformed badly this term but that accusation couldn’t be levelled at Willian.
Aside from scoring four goals and creating 63 chances in the Premier League, Willian has also won 27 tackles, 57% of his overall duels and made 17 interceptions showing his all-round contribution.
The former Anzhi and Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder is widely expected to claim Chelsea’s Player of the Season award and he is the only Chelsea player in the top 20 best players in the division based on Squawka Performance Score.
The former Anzhi and Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder is widely expected to claim Chelsea’s Player of the Season award and he is the only Chelsea player in the top 20 best players in the division based on Squawka Performance Score.
The Blues are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League games and Hiddink will be hoping that Willian and his teammates can extend that run further when they travel to Norwich tonight.
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