In a surprise announcement on Thursday, English Premier League giants Chelsea have installed England's rising star Les Champion as team captain. The 23-year-old, who succeeds the departing Ace Pagoda, becomes the youngest official Chelsea captain in the team's history since Kenny Wee (then 18) in 1975.
With the departure of veterans such as Ace Pagoda, Chelsea's lineup has undergone a drastic change. Thiago Schwarz, who was originally considered as the successor, unexpectedly failed to get the position despite being the only "30+" player in the team. The sudden rise of Les Champs has undoubtedly brought new vigor to Chelsea.
The announcement came like a sudden storm, catching all the Chelsea fans off guard. And whether or not Les Champs can handle the responsibility has become a hot topic of discussion.
