(Video): Andrey Santos scores first Chelsea goal to put Blues ahead | OneFootball

Chelsea lead in their EFL Cup game against Wolves! The Blues wanted a fast start and they’ve got one.

It’s been a confident start from Enzo Maresca’s men, and just like at the weekend they’ve taken the lead within 5 minutes.

This time it was good pressing from the Blues which caused a turnover high up the pitch. Jamie Gittens nicked it and fed it to Andrey Santos, who was heading towards the edge of the box.

The Brazilian has a good goalscoring record in his career and finally bagged his first Chelsea goal here. He slammed it left footed back across goal, low beyond Jose Sa.

A really nice goal. Now let’s hope they hold on to this lead a little better than the one against Sunderland on Saturday…

You can see the goal in the clips embedded here:

[Footage from Sky Sports]

Santos’ Chelsea career has yet to really get going, despite having tons of promise. Perhaps this can be the launch pad for the talented midfielder as he aims to make himself a more permanent fixture in Enzo Maresca’s thinking?

For the team, it’s just what they need. A reward for their high tempo start, and a chance for the second string to make the most of a more open game now that Wolves are bound to come forward and attack.

In other news…

Malo Gusto has been linked with a getting a new contract at Chelsea after establishing himself as a regular under Enzo Maresca. It’s not a universally popular decision in the fanbase.

Gusto isn’t the only defender Chelsea have in mind right now. They’ve also been linked with a couple who are out of contract next summer. However, we have our doubts whether they’ll actually move for any of them when it comes down to it.