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Chelsea played a near-perfect match in the final of the Club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain to be crowned world champions for the next four years.
Offensively, Chelsea were terrific in their 3-0 win as Cole Palmer produced a masterclass in both creating and scoring to lead the Blues to glory.
But one of the highlights of the game was how defensively resolute the Blues were throughout, as they managed to nullify one of the most dangerous attacks in the world.
While the entire Chelsea backline must be credited for their performance in the final against PSG, a former World Cup winner pinpointed one player in particular who was impressive on the day.
Former Chelsea player and FIFA World Cup winner Frank Lebouf has praised Malo Gusto for his performance in the final.
Speaking after the game, Lebouf heaped praise on Gusto’s performance and highlighted his contribution to the cause.
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What Frank Lebouf said about Malo Gusto
In Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG have one of the most dangerous wide men in football right now.
The 24-year-old has been excellent for Luis Enrique’s side since joining them from Napoli in January, scoring in the Champions League final.
However, he did not get too much joy against Gusto, who dealt with both him and teammate Nuno Mendes well, according to Leboeuf.
Speaking about Gusto on ESPN FC after the game, Leboeuf said: “Overall, there is nothing to complain about. Malo Gusto was able to cope with Kvaratskhelia and Mendes at the same time with the help of his teammates. At the back, they were strong.”
Gusto really relished his battle with Kvaratskhelia, celebrating coming out on top in one duel against the Georgia international during the Club World Cup final tie.
It is thought that Bayern Munich are keen on signing Gusto this summer, and it would not be a surprise if their interest became a bit more serious following his latest outing.
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