Chelsea U18 news

Maresca to hand debut to 15-year-old compared to Bellingham

After fielding a group of teenagers in their Champions League clash against Ajax earlier this week, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is now seemingly set to hand a 15-year-old youth player his senior debut. Resting most of their first-team stars in the European clash, Maresca banked on the youth and they did not disappoint the coach as the Blues registered a thumping 5-1 win over the Dutch giants.

Chelsea's transfer policy at risk of ruining their academy

The teenage winger is one of the shining lights of the academy, but he clearly believes his first-team prospects are better elsewhere

Why Europe's elite want Chelsea contract rebel Acheampong

The versatile defender could be the next jewel of the club's esteemed Cobham academy, but they have a fight on their hands to keep him

Tuchel to Mendy: Prove you are a true champion

The Senegal international was at fault in the previous two games when he conceded a total of seven goals

Chelsea stage incredible FA Youth Cup comeback vs Liverpool

The Blues were left celebrating at Kirkby as they reached the tournament's last eight in an amazing end to the clash

Chelsea close academy after 20 Covid-19 positives

The coronavirus outbreak has been causing fixture cancellations across the UK and is impacting the Blues' youth teams

Chelsea wonderkids to watch in the FA Youth Cup final

The Blues will face Manchester City on Monday as their current crop of youngsters aim to continue the club's fine recent run in the competition

Chelsea battling Atletico to sign Lukaku-like Sankoh

The Liga club are competing with the Blues who want to add another talent to their production line at Cobham Training Centre

Chelsea's Bellingham interest causes Anjorin extension concerns

One wonderkid could come in but then lead to another going out, with Frank Lampard's summer plans already underway

Chelsea prospect Broja celebrates new contract with winning goal

The Blues striker showed why his contract was renewed in the first youth action of 2020 against the club's London rivals

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Who is Chelsea's Young Player of the Season?

These are the three brightest stars who have emerged from the west London club this season

Man Utd boss hails 'match-winner' Greenwood

The electrifying striker netted a stunning treble to knock out five-time defending champions Chelsea, and Neil Ryan is thrilled with his progress

Solskjaer assistant Carrick 'absolutely brilliant' for Man Utd youngsters

He may not have got the interim role himself, but the former midfielder has already proven his worth in six months as a coach at Old Trafford

Who is Chelsea academy star Billy Gilmour?

The Scottish teenager is making progress in the youth ranks at Stamford Bridge and could be sent out on loan next season

Chelsea academy update: McEachran & Redan shine

The Blues made early steps at Under-18 and Under-19 level to help compete for glory later in the season

Gilmore, Anjorin shine in Chelsea academy

The Blues are hugely ambitious at academy level and will be in contention for all the major honours once again to build on last season's successes

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Arsenal vs Chelsea: TV, stream & FA Youth Cup final preview

The young Gunners and Blues go head-to-head in the second of two final matches, with Kwame Ampadu's side looking to turn things round at home

Youth Cup final: Man City 1 Chelsea 1

The two best sides in English youth football could not be separated at the Academy Stadium and will meet again at Stamford Bridge next Wednesday

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