Gael Kakuta: Is the controversial Chelsea youngster really worth it?

03 September 2009 15:29
Pace, flair, neat first touch and a great eye for goal. The early signs are that this kid has all the tools to become a top class star at Chelsea. [LNB]But £682,000 in compensation fees and a transfer embargo until 2011 - is Gael Kakuta really worth it?[LNB]The predominately left-footed winger arrived under controversial circumstances in 2007 from Lens but enjoyed a highly-successful first season at the west London club.[LNB] Gael force: Kakuta demonstrates his sharp-shooting ability - but is he worth it?[LNB]The promising France youth international was voted as the club'sAcademy scholar of the year at the end of the 2007/2008, scoring 12times in 24 outings that year - finishing as the club's top youthscorer to underline his future promise.[LNB]VIDEO: Gael Kakuta: Is he really worth it?[LNB][LNB]Kakuta then played a key role in France Under-17s European Championship challenge later that summer, only for Les Bleus to lose in the Final.[LNB]        HAVE YOUR SAY...     Can Chelsea continue as a force in the Premier League without any new players until 2011? FIFA have banned Chelsea from registering any new players in the next two transfer windows. Have FIFA over-reacted? Can Chelsea cope with their current squad until 2011? Is the title race over for them now? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK But the following season would mark a downturn for the hot prospect, in a year blighted by injuries.[LNB]The Lille-born youngster started last term nursing a troublesome hamstring problem. [LNB]Hemanaged to make a brief comeback, featuring five times for the Academyside, including a supreme performance in the fourth round of the FAYouth Cup against Walsall in which he scored and provided two goals,but just twice for the reserves.[LNB]The 18-year-old's progression was soon disrupted again, however, after he suffered a horrific double ankle fracture in a behind closed doors friendly against the Glenn Hoddle Academy in February.[LNB]Chelsea maintain high hopes for Kakuta, who has been sidelined ever since, and the player, despite his four-month ban, continues his rehabilitation from his ankle injury.[LNB]Only time will tell, whether he really is worth the long, expensive wait...[LNB][LNB]  Chelsea sensation! Blues banned from signing any players until 2011 after shock Gael Kakuta rulingJoe Cole will be next star to sign new deal at Chelsea, says KenyonChelsea boss Ancelotti hails Cole as the 'best left-back in the world'CHELSEA FC

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