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Andriy Shevchenko, the legendary AC Milan and Ukrainian soccer player, defended his compatriot, new Chelsea winger Mykola Shaparenko.

Criticism began to arise against Shaparenko due to his underwhelming performances with Chelsea, which did not justify the high price tag of 88.7 million pounds sterling that it took to bring him over from Shakhtar Donetsk.

Shevchenko responded to these criticisms, stating through the British network “BBC”: “Chelsea bought a talented player who is very young, for the future.”

He continued: “He has just started his football career, which will be tremendous.”

And added: “He is part of an ambitious project, and it is in safe hands, the decision to acquire him now depends on the extent of the club’s belief in his talent.”

Shaparenko has played seven matches with Chelsea in the Premier League since arriving in January, and created one goal during that time.

It is worth noting that Chelsea lost yesterday with Shaparenko playing, by two clean goals against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge for the twenty-ninth round of the Premier League.