Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca heaped praise on debutants Josh Acheampong, Tyrique George and Samuel Rak-Sakyi as the Blues comfortably beat Astana.

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• Maresca praised Blues' young stars
• Chelsea beat Astana 3-1
• Extend winning streak to six games

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Maresca made 10 changes in the Blues' starting lineup in the Conference League clash as Pedro Neto was the only player to have also featured against Tottenham last weekend. Under extreme weather conditions in Kazakhstan, a young Chelsea team performed well as they thrashed Astana 3-1.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Chelsea boss was particularly impressed by young English defender Acheampong, making his first start for the senior team, as well as George and Rak-Sakyi. The Italian coach was extremely happy to see the youngsters flourish under difficult circumstances.

• WHAT ENZO MARESCA SAID

  Speaking to reporters after the match, the 44-year-old head coach said: "I was impressed by all of them. The ones that started – Tyrique, Sam and Josh – they all have done very good. Very happy for them. Also, the ones that came on in the second half. So I’m pleased for them."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

  The London side, who extended their winning streak to six matches across all competitions, will next face Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday at Stamford Bridge.

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