What happened. Gary Cahill praised Maxence Lacroix as a 'great player' and a 'really smart' signing for Chelsea, backing him to reach the 'next level'.

Cahill highlighted Lacroix's intelligence on the pitch.
The £52m transfer was completed this summer.
Cahill believes Lacroix has untapped potential.

“Great player”
— Gary Cahill

Lacroix is expected to strengthen Chelsea's defense under new management.

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