New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is ready to back Andrey Santos for the new season.
Maresca is convinced by the Brazilian's potential and has been encouraged by reports he's received from scouts about the midfielder's time on-loan with Strasbourg last season.
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Santos struggled at Nottingham Forest before Christmas, but a switch to France saw him land a Player of the Month award both for the club and also Ligue 1.
The Athletic reports Santos is “being earmarked” for a role under Maresca.
Santos “is regarded as a great fit for how Enzo Maresca wants the team to play”.