What Chelsea fans were chanting about Tyrique George ahead of his assist against Southampton

Tue 25 February 2025 22:19, UK Updated Tue 25 February 2025 22:39, UK

Chelsea returned to winning ways on Tuesday night as they ran out 4-0 winners over Southampton side at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues made light work of the Premier League’s basement side as they raced i♐nto a three-goal lead by half-tiꦐme.

Christopher Nk🍸unku, Pedro Neto and Levi Colwill all scored to end the match as a contest, with little to shout about in the 🗹second half.

Marc Cucurella then put Chelsea four goals 🧔up ꦚin the 78th minute, with substitute Tyrique George picking up his first ever Premier League assist.

It was a joyꦓous occasion for George and for Chelsea fans alike, who were chanting about him𝕴 prior to his goal contribution.

Chelsea fans serenade Tyrique George with chants of ‘he’s one of our own’

Sky Sports journalist Zinny Boswell shared what he heard from Chelsea fans when George wa🍸s being brought on.

“The Chelsea fans are delighted to see Tyrique George being brought on,” he told . “Chants of ‘he’s🍨 one of𝓰 our own’ are being sung.

“He makes a bright start too. He’s the most exciting prospect from Chelsea’𝄹s acad🍎emy around the first-team right now.”

After George provided the assist for😼 Cucurella to finisღh from close range, Boswell added: “That’s a first Premier League assist for Tyrique George.

“It’s been an🃏 impressive game from him. Southamptonಌ have been dreadful.”

Although George was only on the pitch for 22 minutes, he 𒁏made it count with a superb cameo.

Tyrique George stats v Saints
Minutes played	22′
Goals	0
Assists	1
Shots on target	0
Shots off target	1
Touches	13
Accurate passes	12/12 (100%)
Key passes	3
Big chances created	1

As well as registering an assist, he made three key passes and also boasted a 100 pe🅘rcent pass rate.

George has already made 13 competitive appearances for Chelsea, an impressive feat at just 19 ye🍌ars of age.

It’ll be exciting to see how he conti🌳nuꦜes to develop at Stamford Bridge, and there’s little doubt that the Blues have a star on their hands.