What’s being said behind the scenes about Kendry Paez after Chelsea loanee’s first goal

Chelsea was delighted to witness loanee Kendry Paez make his mark in European football during Strasbourg's 3-2 victory over Paris FC in a Ligue 1 match, where Chelsea-affiliated players played key roles under manager Liam Rosenior.

Paez scored his first goal for Strasbourg with a header in the first half, celebrating by mimicking Joao Pedro's gesture, marking a significant moment in his loan spell after a slow start to the season where he struggled to secure regular playing time.

Despite the initial challenges, Paez's performance is improving, attributed to his dedication off the pitch, with reports indicating he has made substantial progress since pre-season and adapted well to Rosenior's complex system.

Insider Graeme Bailey noted that Paez has impressed from the start of the season, alleviating earlier concerns within BlueCo about his adjustment, particularly with support from South American teammates at Strasbourg helping him excel.

Some Chelsea fans have expressed frustration over Paez's loan, questioning why he wasn't retained at Stamford Bridge, especially after Chelsea signed Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton as an additional attacking option late in the transfer window.

Buonanotte has already made a start for Chelsea and is expected to feature in the upcoming EFL Cup match against Lincoln, highlighting the club's strategic moves amid fan debates over player development.