Jorrel Hato says Liam Rosenior has given him the same instruction as Enzo Maresca at Chelsea
Jorrel Hato is one Chelsea player who is already benefitting from Liam Rosenior’s arrival in west London.
Rosenior replaced Enzo Maresca as Chelsea manager last week and has got off to a winning start in the dugout.
The 41-year-old oversaw a 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup at the weekend, with Hato starring in that triumph.
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The defender scored a sensational goal at the end of the first half before Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez got their names on the scoresheet.
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Liam Rosenior wants Jorrel Hato to invert into midfield just like Enzo Maresca
When Maresca was at Chelsea, the Italian encouraged his full-backs to come inside and play in the middle of the pitch.
Rosenior is now asking Hato to do the same thing, the left-back revealed following his side’s win in the third round of the FA Cup.
Speaking about his role under Rosenior, Hato told Chelsea’s official club website: “I enjoy being able to help offensively as well as defensively. It’s a new role for me, because during my time at Ajax I only ever played as a defender.
“Maresca wanted me to invert and join in attacks previously, and now the new manager has asked the same of me. It’s a new role but one I’m happy to do and I’m really enjoying the first few days under the gaffer.”
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Hato made just four starts in the Premier League during Maresca’s final season at Stamford Bridge. He will now be hoping for more opportunities under his successor.
Rosenior was really pleased with Hato’s performance at The Valley, so more could be on the way.
Jorrel Hato on his goal against Charlton
Hato has also discussed his first goal in a Chelsea shirt, which was probably the strike of the weekend.
On the stroke of half-time, the Dutchman hit a perfect half volley that flew into Will Mannion’s top corner. Hato was so surprised that he could not even celebrate!
“To be honest, I was a little bit surprised when it went in so that’s why I didn’t really celebrate too much!” Hato said.
Clearly, the Netherlands international has a lot of quality, and he reminded everyone of that fact on Saturday. He has Marc Cucurella standing in his way, but there is a possibility that the 27-year-old could leave Chelsea in the near future.
It has been claimed that Manchester City could make an approach for Cucurella in the summer. If he departs Stamford Bridge, it could open up a pathway into the first team for Hato.
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