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Kobe Barbour of Chelsea is congratulated on scoring his teams third goal during the FA Youth Cup 3rd Round match between Leicester City U18 and Chelsea U18
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Xabi Alonso, Manager of Chelsea, speaks with Josh Acheampong and Tayo Subuloye of Chelsea during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea and Juventus
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The five best-placed Chelsea talents who could follow Reggie Watson and Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli
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from Tottenham, but the right-back has made a really solid start to life in West London. He has played in three of Chelsea’s four Premier League 2 fixtures so far.
The 20-year-old has won all three games he’s played in, scoring goals in the wins over Arsenal and then Fulham on Saturday. Black is now at an age where he needs to play senior football, so he could get a go.
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Well after the international break is finished let hope give Chelsea for xabi Alonso to improve and work get keep winning games
Poor No man marking leaves the opposition with more space and time for accurate passing and scoring opprtunities, hense Chelsea's 10 goals scored 12 goals conceded and less talented players playing as better teams.
Harrison Bettoni (19)
There is real excitement about summer signing Harrison Bettoni. Bought from Wigan after he played 27 times for the Latics at senior level last season, Bettoni has hit the ground running in the blue of Chelsea.
He’s started all six of Chelsea’s six U21 outings so far, and scored four goals. This is player that can play out wide, as a 10 or even deeper in midfield. Proven at the senior level, he’s got a real chance of a debut.
Chizaram Ezenwata (18)
Still young at 18, Ezenwata has emerged as Chelsea’s starting striker after Shim Mheuka left the club to join Celtic on loan for the season. He’s made the position his own after scoring three goals this term.
Not only that, but he also laid on two assists on Saturday in the 3-1 win over Fulham. The London-born talent, who also played in Tottenham and Charlton’s academies, has won his first England U19 call up.
Heze Grimwade (16)
Given his age, Grimwade is considered one of the most-exciting attacking talents in Chelsea’s academy. After six goals and assists in three Premier League U18 games, Grimwade made his U21 debut last week.
It was only a brief substitute outing against Wycombe’s senior side in the EFL Trophy, but it is more proof that Grimwade is catching the eye. It won’t be long before he is a regular in Hudson’s second string.
Notable omissions
Calvin Diakite got the nod for England’s U18 side during this break, which is a surprise given Subuloye’s form and even captaining the 21’s. Diakite has had to make way for Subuloye in the starting line-up.
But, Diakite – still only 17 – has impressed and went on tour. Sol Gordon has remained at Chelsea after interest in the summer and started well, the winger laying on a goal and an assist in Chelsea’s six games.
Alfie Osborne has joined from Hearts and looks impressive in defence, while fellow Scot Harry McMahon has done well in midfield. Hudson has plenty of talent and is sure to be feeding information to Alonso.
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