Barcelona defender names Chelsea’s Madueke as toughest opponent

Barcelona defender, Alejandro Balde has named Chelsea star Noni Madueke as one of the toughest opponents he’s faced in his career so far

The 21-year-old left-back insisted that the England international is a ‘good player’.

Balde Barca faced Madueke in his youth football days.

“Another could be when I was in youth football against Madueke, who’s at Chelsea now,” Balde told ESPN when asked to reveal his toughest opponents.

“He’s a good player, I think he was at PSV then, it was another good game.”

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Madueke has been impressive for Chelsea under manager Enzo Maresca so far this season.