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Chelsea produced a five-star showing in the Champions League on Wednesday night - and the good chemistry among the players was on show at full-time during one light-hearted exchange.
The Blues thumped 10-man Ajax 5-1 at Stamford Bridge courtesy of goals from Marc Guiu, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Estevao Willian and Tyrique George.
It was a historic night for the west London club as they became the first-ever Champions League side to have three teenagers to score in a match with Guiu, 19, Estevao, 18 and George, 19 on the scoresheet.
Despite boasting five different goalscorers, none of them were awarded man-of-the-match - with that accolade going to Jamie Gittens.
Gittens provided the assist for Chelsea's second, scored, by Gittens, and was a constant attacking outlet for Enzo Maresca's side.
Nobody completed more take-ons than the three Gittens managed and at 21 years and 75 days old, he became the youngest Chelsea player on record (since 2003-04) to create five chances in a Champions League game, beating a record set by Eden Hazard in September 2012.
Jamie Gittens was man-of-the-match during Chelsea's 5-1 Champions League win over Ajax
Yet, Wesley Fofana (left) was in disbelief that Gittens won the award ahead of Estevao Willian
However, upon collecting his man-of-the-match award one Blues team-mate couldn't believe he was handed the award.
While posing for the customary photos, a cry of 'No way' could be heard on the Stamford Bridge pitch from Wesley Fofana at what he was seeing who put his hands over his face.
The exchange brought a laugh from Gittens who replied 'Not my fault, bro.'
It is believed Fofana, who set up Guiu for the opener, felt Estevao should have been named man-of-the-match instead.
Despite the exchange, Gittens is enjoying his new surroundings - having joined for £52million from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
It was a good performance from me and the whole team,' the 22-year-old forward said.
'We played well, we dominated the game and we got the three points. I'm still getting the hang of things, trying to adapt in a new team and a new style of play, but it's going well and I'm pleased right now.
'It's a young group, such good people, everyone is good to be around on and off the pitch. It's a good time right now.
Estevao was on the scoresheet for the Blues during a dominant display at Stamford Bridge
'It's such a good team, everyone is working hard in training, everyone is so fun to play with, so for me it's so positive to be around.'
Gittens will hope to replicate his performance on Saturday afternoon when Chelsea entertain Sunderland in the Premier League.
