"Tyrique George looked set to be on his way out of Chelsea in the summer, with a 22m move to Fulham only falling through late on deadline day. Handed a first-team lifeline, the 19-year-old took it with a starring role as the Blues battled back to avoid a Carabao Cup upset at Lincoln City. The League One side deservedly led at half-time through Rob Street's effort,"
""We knew that it was a very tricky game because they are the most direct team in League One, so crosses, free-kicks, throw-ins into the box, you have to defend those," said Maresca. "I know some of them didn't play these kind of games. We struggled a little bit in the first half, but second half we were much better."
Tyrique George nearly left Chelsea this summer after a prospective 22m move to Fulham collapsed late on deadline day. Given a first-team opportunity, the 19-year-old scored a fine half-volley to level and supplied the assist for the winner as Chelsea recovered from a half-time deficit at Lincoln City. George played out of position as a lone striker and delivered a vital contribution while competing for his future at his boyhood club. Enzo Maresca said the team struggled with Lincoln's direct style in the first half and he motivated the players to improve and recover in the second half. Chelsea had strengthened their attack in summer and George had held transfer talks with RB Leipzig before a move stalled.
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