Chelsea’s academy wonderkid spotted in first team training again after debut last week | OneFootball

Chelsea academy wonderkid Jesse Derry has been spotted in first team training again after making his debut last week.

Well, Derry isn’t strictly a Chelsea academy graduate because he didn’t really come through Chelsea’s academy as such. The 18-year-old was picked up from the Crystal Palace academy back in 2025, but he has spent his time within the Chelsea academy since then making his was in the U21s squad.

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But last week, the attacking midfielder, who is rated very highly within the club, made his first team debut under Liam Rosenior. The Blues boss bought Derry on against Hull City in the second half and gave him a decent run out, something he will never forget.

Derry is a top player, and it looks like Rosenior has wanted to take another look at him this week in training as they prepare to take on Burnley at the weekend in our next Premier League fixture.

Derry in training

As you can see above, Derry, along with another academy player, Shim Mheuka, were both involved in full first team training for Chelsea yesterday as the lads returned back after a little break earlier this week.

It does make you wonder whether the youngster will be involved at all in the Chelsea squad for the weekend, or one going forward soon.

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