Liam Rosenior has hinted that Chelsea's next generation could get a chance to shine when the Blues face Wrexham in the FA Cup on Saturday, with the head coach naming two academy prospects who travelled with the squad.
Liam Rosenior hailed Joao Pedro as "world class" after the Brazilian striker scored a superb hat-trick to inspire Chelsea to a commanding 4-1 comeback victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Chelsea's disciplinary problems have come into focus again after forward Pedro Neto was charged by the FA following his red card in last weekend's Premier League defeat to Arsenal.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has reiterated his belief that Alejandro Garnacho will become a long-term success at Stamford Bridge, insisting the 21-year-old is "more than knocking on the door to start" ahead of the trip to Aston Villa.
Jorrel Hato knows Chelsea cannot afford to drop points as the Premier League season reaches its final stages, starting with Wednesday's trip to Aston Villa.
Liam Rosenior has admitted he was frustrated by a controversial handball decision after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, but conceded his side's set-piece problems cost them dearly.