Emile Heskey impressed by Chelsea's Club World Cup win

Four days on from their triumphant win in the States, Chelsea are basking in the glory of being world champions after lifting the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Blues grew throughout the competition, culminating in their stunning 3-0 win over European champions PSG in the tournament's final. 

Looking back over the competition, Emile Heskey spoke exclusively to DAZN News, thanks to BestBettingSites.co.uk, and admitted he didn't expect Enzo Maresca's side to do so well in the US and was full of praise for their victory. 

"Chelsea impressed me," Heskey said. 

"I hope it doesn’t reflect badly on me, but I never expected them to get that far, or to go all the way.

"After buying a million and one players, they’re slowly getting back to where they should be, and the heights they used to be at. 
 
"Cole Palmer has been outstanding, and the player they just bought, Joao Pedro, looks good too.

"It’s always interesting when a new player comes in, because you know they’re good, but you’re not sure whether they will fit into the system.

"He’s done well though, and he’s giving them something different with his movement and energy." 

Away from Chelsea and Heskey has been keeping a keen eye on all the incomings in the Premier League ahead of the new season. 

Clubs have been busy bolstering their squads for the forthcoming campaign, but it's the new name at his old club, Liverpool, that has the former England striker really excited. 

Adding, "Rayan Ait Nouri looks good, as does the lad from Lyon, Rayan Cherki. At Liverpool, I like the look of Florian Wirtz. He reminds me of Philippe Coutinho.

"I think Liverpool have missed him since he’s left, like they missed Sadio Mane. They had a great trio with him, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino.

"They’d each be getting 20 to 30 goals a season, working together brilliantly. Salah is still there putting up incredible numbers, but there’s nobody matching the other two.

"Liverpool miss that, and they miss Coutinho, that little bit of an edge and a spark in midfield.

"Wirtz looks like he can give them that, so I’m keen to see how it goes with him and if he hits the ground running or needs a bit of time to settle in." 

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