Enzo Maresca ramped up excitement over teenage prospect Reggie Walsh after handing him an historic Chelsea debut, claiming: ‘He’s perfect for our style of play’. Walsh was sent on as a late substitute as the Blues cruised to a 4-1 victory over Swedish side Djurgarden in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final.

Chelsea will hope to book their spot in the Conference League final and close in on a first trophy under Enzo Maresca. Swedish side Djurgarden are the London club’s semi-final opponents as the pair vie for a place in the decider in Wroclaw over two legs.