Andrey Santos, a Chelsea midfielder, has called for the Blues to get ready for their big Premier League game against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The 21-year-old Brazilian, who just had another great game, is determined to keep his team’s momentum going during this important time of the season.
Santos was very happy with the Blues’ 7-0 win over Port Vale, which put them in the FA Cup semi-finals. The result kept Enzo Maresca’s team’s recent good form going, and Santos says the team need to bring that same energy to the game against Pep Guardiola’s team.
“I’m very happy with our performance, it was a big win and a good performance. Now we have to move on and recover well, because next week we have another big game.”
“Now we have to work hard because next week we have a very important home game against Manchester City, and we will have to focus on ourselves and do our job. That is the most important thing for us.”
The former Vasco da Gama academy player has gradually evolved from a minor player to one of Rosenior’s trusted players in the engine room. With Chelsea fighting hard to qualify for the Champions League and win trophies on several fronts, his growing influence couldn’t have come at a better time.
Andrey Santos Eyeing Brazil World Cup Spot Through Chelsea Form
The Brazilian international has a huge goal in mind beyond the problems at Stamford Bridge. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just a few weeks away, Santos knows that the best way to get into Carlo Ancelotti’s Selecao squad this summer is to keep getting minutes at the club level. He said:
“An ambition for many players is to be in the World Cup with their national team – it’s the same for me. But I know that first I have to work very hard here at Chelsea to help us achieve our targets.”
Santos has already played for Brazil at the senior level, and his value continues to rise at Cobham. A great performance against City could make his case even stronger. Chelsea’s next game on Sunday is another chance for him to impress before the international break.