This is your Chelsea morning digest for Wednesday, May 27.
Blues youngster set for first team promotion
The conveyor belt of young talent and Stamford Bridge shows little sign of slowing down with the news of another starlet reportedly close to regular first team action.
Armando Broja has starred at youth level and made his first Premier League appearance as a substitute against Everton in March.
Posting on social media, the 18-year-old revealed he has been training with the first team, suggesting that Blues fans are likely to see the Albanian striker in action again when the season resumes.
football.London’s Alan Smith breaks down everything you need to know about the next Chelsea star.
Messi leads praise of Blues midfield star
Back in March, Lionel Messi named Mason Mount as one of his 15 young players to watch, saying: "Having watched him play he has the potential to be one of the best.”
The 21-year-old, playing his first season with the senior side, has scored six times and registered five assists in an all round impressive debut campaign.
Speaking back in December, Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness described Mount as a "star in the making" while Frank Lampard has also been full of praise for the player.
"The players recognise quality instantly, but they also recognise work rate and character. Mason’s got all of those”
Read more praise of the player here.
Chelsea players set for new squad numbers
Another youngster who has impressed for Frank Lampard’s side is Billy Gilmour.
The 18-year-old has demonstrated his talent in recent performances against Liverpool and Everton to much acclaim and looks set to continue to feature in the manager’s plans.
Currently wearing number 47, it’s more than likely his squad number will be changed for next season.
