According to Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, 16-year-old academy prospect Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli possesses special qualities that stand out for his age.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The teenager has been included in the 27-player squad for the pre-season tour of Australia and Asia, where Chelsea prepare to face Western Sydney Wanderers.
Born in Sydney, Nicoll-Jazuli has a unique opportunity to impress his new manager on familiar soil during the upcoming friendly fixture.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Alonso admitted his surprise at the midfielder's birthplace and expressed high admiration for his natural ability on the pitch.
Alonso stated "he's a talent that we need to help, we need to develop because he has special qualities that you don't see that often with from a 16-year-old guy."
The Spanish coach further praised the youngster's on-field attributes, noting "he has great dynamism, he has quality, very complete player. He can pass short, he can dribble in the middle."
With previous experience in the Under-18s, Under-21s, and an EFL Trophy appearance at just 15, Nicoll-Jazuli is catching the eye of the senior coaching staff.