Carney Chukwuemeka expected to make Chelsea debut after development – Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor has claimed Carney Chukwuemeka could make his first Premier League appearance for Chelsea against Leicester City.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Aston Villa striker is adamant manager Thomas Tuchel will want to give Chukwuemeka a chance to impress.
The 18-year-old was named on the bench for the Blues on Sunday (21 August).
The midfielder was an unused substitute in the 3-0 defeat to Leeds United.
It was the first time he has been named in the squad for a Premier League game this season.
On 4 August ,Chelsea confirmed the signing of the England youth international from Aston Villa.
Chukwuemeka put pen to paper on a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
When asked when the teenager could make his first appearance for Tuchel’s side, Agbonlahor told Football Insider:
“I feel like things haven’t been great at Chelsea, Conor Gallagher’s been ok, [Raheem] Sterling hasn’t started off great, neither has [Kai] Havertz, I feel like he [Chukwuemeka] deserves a chance.
“I think that’s something that Thomas Tuchel will do. He’ll be thinking if those players aren’t performing then he’ll want to give Chukwuemeka a chance. I think he’s a good player.
“He was on the bench, didn’t come on, but maybe it’s one that for the next game he’ll bring him on off the bench.“
Chukwuemeka made 12 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa last season.
He also made 7 appearances in Premier League 2, scoring twice and providing two assists.
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