‘He is very ambitious’ – Blackburn boss heaps praise on Irish teen star Andrew Moran
Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has hailed “intelligent” Irish loan star Andrew Moran after he delivered a stunning display in Blackburn Rovers’ League Cup win over Cardiff City.
Moran, on loan from Brighton to Rovers, scored twice and also claimed two assists in a 5-2 win which earned Blackburn progress to the next round where they have been draw away to Chelsea.
The 19-year-old had played five league games for Blackburn before the Cup tie but the night against Cardiff belonged to Moran
“He is great player, first of all. He scores goals, he can give assists. He’s intelligent, his flair on the ball is extremely good, to carry the ball, he’s good to play one or two touches. He works hard for the team,” Tomasson said of Moran.
“He is a young boy, young man, who is also very driven. He wants to become better, he is very ambitious. So we are very pleased with Andy.”
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Jon Dahl Tomasson is relishing the opportunity to face Chelsea with Blackburn Rovers heading to Stamford Bridge in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Rovers booked their place in the next stage after beating Cardiff City 5-2 at Ewood Park. Goals from Jake Garrett, Arnor Sigurdsson, Andrew Moran (2) and Dilan Markanday saw their Championship opposition swept aside.
Having dispatched Walsall and Harrogate Town in the previous two rounds, it’s a big step up in opposition with Rovers pitting their wits against Mauricio Pochettino’s side. The Blues beat Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 to enter the fourth round.
