Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour must have had the opportunity to rub shoulders in the Blues first team thanks to Frank Lampard’s benevolence as a manager. However, he made the giant stride in the Chelsea side as he posted a
man of the match performance against Liverpool in the FA Cup.
The Blues won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge threatening Jürgen Klopp unbeaten side in the Premier League.
Billy’s showing depicts a player with inspiration on the pitch. He’s drawn inspiration from some legendary figures as he has proven in the last couple of days. This is obvious as he’s broke into the Chelsea first team. This is why he could establish himself as one of the greatest midfielders to have played for Chelsea football club.
On this note, we evaluate three legendary figure that is inspiring youngster Billy Gilmour at the moment.
1.. Cesc Fabregas (At Arsenal)
Gilmour’s rise could be likened to that of a young Cesc Fabregas as the case was for the young Spaniard at Arsenal Football Club. Fabregas was 19 when he was at the tick of every move Arsenal made in a game.
This could have inspired Billy on the pitch as he may picture himself in the mould of the former Arsenal midfielder.
This was an act of love and care for young players as Arsenal Wenger paved the way for him in the Arsenal first-team. This was alongside the likes of striker Thierry Henry, Robin Van Persie and Alexander Hleb.
This is very similar to what Frank Lampard is doing for the young lad as we may have observed in recent games.
2. Xavi Hernandez (While At Barcelona)
The Barcelona exemplary midfielder may have hung his boot but his career is still inspiring young and promising midfielders. This is especially for players of the same position as it includes Billy Gilmour in this stance.
The Chelsea man has got a good passing range in the centre of the park even as he defines the mode of operation on the pitch just like Barcelona Superstar Xavi.
He could be fathomed in the mould of the Barcelona midfield maestro who has thrived alongside Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp some years ago.
Let’s wait and see what he becomes under Frank Lampard as the former Chelsea midfielder also favour the introduction of young players in his Chelsea current side.
3. Darren Fletcher (At Manchester United)
Manchester United midfielder would have inspired his International colleagues as a Scottish player as Gilmour storms to life in Chelsea’s first-team squad.
However, he would also have to emulate Fletcher’s hard-working trend even as he adopts the same winning mentality that saw the Red Devils star flourish with English midfielder Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.
He’s been a big motivation for Billy as a midfielder even as he models Fletcher’s legacy and achievements as a young player.
