Denzel Dumfries shows Chelsea what they’re missing with two assists and a goal in Man of the Match display against USA which earned him a kiss from Louis van Gaal

Chelsea target Denzel Dumfries has shown Chelsea exactly what they’re missing with two assists and a goal in a stunning World Cup display.

The fullback was in top form for the Netherlands as he became the USA’s worst nightmare with an unstoppable performance in a 3-1 win.

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Dumfries put two goals on a plate for Memphis Depay and Daley Blind with low crosses from the right coming with pinpoint accuracy before being swept home.

The Dutch were 2-0 up at the break thanks to Dumfries’ fine work, but were pegged back in the second-half by a bizarre goal from Haji Wright.

However, any dreams of an American comeback were quickly wiped away once more by Inter Milan’s Dumfries.

The fullback saw an opportunity in the 81st minute with space in the US box, and after Blind found him with a cross, Dumfries arrived to send a first-time effort past Matt Turner.

Post-match, Dutch manager Louis van Gaal was so delighted, he said: "I gave Denzel Dumfries a kiss yesterday. And I am going to give him another one, so that everyone can see it!"

Dumfries was unsurprisingly named Man of the Match for his showing, which will have been no surprise to Chelsea’s scouts.

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The Blues were heavily linked with the right-back during the summer transfer window, with he and Wesly Fofana were top defensive targets.

Fofana was eventually secured from Leicester for a whopping £75million, while Dumfries remained at Inter.

The Italian giants are still struggling financially though, and have been trying to raise money by selling centre back Milan Skriniar to Paris Saint-Germain.

But considering new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has shown he’s more than happy to splash out in the transfer market, Dumfries’ performances may have caught the eye ahead of the transfer window reopening in January.