“Chelsea definitely hit the jackpot by signing this player. His performance yesterday was about the rest. Chelsea is looking strong this season. He was absolutely fantastic” – Peter Crouch hailed a £12 million Chelsea player as “fantastic” following his impressive performance against Gent.

Peter Crouch gave special praise to a Chelsea player after their European win against Gent on Thursday night.

Chelsea kicked off their Conference League group stage campaign with a 4-2 home victory over Gent.

Peter Crouch highlighted a Chelsea player for significant praise following their European triumph over Gent on Thursday night.

Chelsea started their Conference League group stage journey with a 4-2 home win against Gent.

Enzo Maresca showcased the depth of the Blues squad by implementing 11 changes to the starting lineup. Despite these modifications, Chelsea secured another impressive result, marking their fifth consecutive victory across all competitions.

Renato Veiga, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall all contributed goals for the hosts at Stamford Bridge.

Journalist Simon Johnson reported on X that Maresca celebrated especially enthusiastically when Dewsbury-Hall scored, reflecting their previous connection at Leicester City last season.

Peter Crouch was highly impressed by Renato Veiga’s performance for Chelsea against Gent in midweek. The 21-year-old left-back delivered a commanding display both defensively and offensively, scoring his first goal for the club with a superb header in the 12th minute.

“I haven’t seen much of Veiga, but Joe Cole had mentioned how good he is, and I saw it tonight,” Crouch commented on TNT Sports 1. “I thought he was fantastic—another great addition to the squad. He looked like he was enjoying himself and playing with a smile on his face.”

“He found himself with plenty of space for his goal… It was a brilliant header.”

A new fan favorite emerges
It’s clear that Veiga is quickly becoming a beloved figure among Chelsea supporters in his debut season in English football.

The £12 million summer acquisition (BBC) is delivering outstanding performances that are winning over the fanbase.

Veiga contributed both a goal and an assist against Gent, showcasing his attacking flair. We also appreciate his aggressive defensive style.

The Portugal international has proven to be the perfect backup for Marc Cucurella at left-back and has demonstrated versatility by being able to step into midfield or central defense when necessary.

At just 21 years old, Chelsea made a shrewd signing in Veiga during the latest transfer window.