New boy Miazga ready to show his qualities

New Chelsea signing Matt Miazga is ready to show his quality and bring his no-nonsense style of play to his new club, according to the Daily Star.

In the interview, the American defender said:

My game is definitely built on winning aerial challenges and tackles.

As a centre-back you have to have an aerial presence and win a lot of headers, and my job is to win duels and not let opponents score, so every time I try to get a good tackle in and make my opponent know that I am there and it is not going to be an easy time trying to go by me.

Chelsea beat off interest from a host of rivals to win the race for the highly rated New York Red Bulls defender, who is still a rather unknown quantity having only appeared 34 times for the Red Bulls.

However, the 20-year-old is clearly viewed as a valuable addition to the squad by management after he was named in the Champions League squad, despite his January arrival.

Miazga took part in the training this week and has already begun to adapt to the English game.

I really like it, it is a higher level, the ball moves much faster but yeah, it is good. All the guys are very welcoming and I am really enjoying it.

With the question marks over the age and declining performances of both John Terry and Gary Cahill, Miazga arrives at the perfect time for the Blues who view him as a long-term project.

Despite the steep difference in quality between the MLS and the Premier League, Miazga has been trusted with a place in the squad and while he is likely there to provide insurance, the chance to play and learn from world class players will only enhance the American’s development.