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Bobby Vincent

Chelsea's secret transfer reveals big 'difference' as he sends Graham Potter position message

Carney Chukwuemeka has revealed he is "most comfortable" playing as a left central midfielder in a three-man midfield as the Chelsea midfielder opened up on what he is doing behind the scenes to improve.

The 19-year-old signed for the Blues in August of last year from Aston Villa in a deal that virtually came out of nowhere. There were no rumours or speculation of Chelsea's interest – it was, if you like, an old fashioned transfer.

Thomas Tuchel, who was head coach of Chelsea at the time, spoke to Chukwuemeka and assured the teenager of playing time in his first season with the club. Under Tuchel, the midfielder didn't make a single appearance, but that has changed under new head coach Graham Potter.

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