Chelsea fans call Billy Gilmour ‘our Iniesta’ after impressive debut in friendly v Bohemians
CHELSEA fans raved about Billy Gilmour after the Scotland U-21 star’s display against Bohemians.
The 18-year-old made his Blues bow in Ireland in what was also Frank Lampard’s first outing as manager.
The game finished 1-1 and several youngsters including Ethan Ampadu, Marc Guehi and Trevoh Chalobah also featured.
Lampard said: “I thought some of the performances today, particularly from some of the young lads, were really good.”
But it was ex-Rangers kid Gilmour who really caught the eye of Chelsea supporters – with some comparing him to Spain legends Andres Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas and David Silva.
@LumpOfCFC wrote: “Billy Gilmour looks legit I must say. Big future ahead for him #CFC.”
@Tkraisi said: “Billy Gilmour deserves to be promoted to the first team. Very creative on the ball, good movement and dangerous. Reminds me of Silva or Iniesta.”
@VintageKepa joked: “Whatever happens it’s only pre season so let’s not get carried away – Billy Gilmour is Iniesta and [Zinedine] Zidane combined.”
The playmaker went close on two occasions, with one strike hitting the side netting and another tipped wide by Bohemians goalie James Talbot.
@Chelsea_Based1 wrote: “Billy Gilmour is our version of David Silva – impressed with his touches and movement. One to look out for in the future.”
@ffzsliam said: “Billy Gilmour is going straight to the very top.”
@FutbolCheIsea added: “Billy Gilmour is very special, this could be his breakthrough season.”
@Fuaattt_CFC joked: “Billy Gilmour, haggis Iniesta.”
@TJonesCFC wrote: “Billy Gilmour – Scotland’s greatest export since Irn-Bru. #CFCinDublin.”
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Gilmour will be hoping for another opportunity to impress Lampard this Saturday.
The Blues will conclude their Irish tour with a clash against St Patrick’s in Dublin.
They then head to Japan to face Kawasaki Frontale in Yokohama before taking on Barcelona in Saitama.