130 days, a different head coach and a whole host of different teammates. It's been quite some time since Carney Chukwuemeka was chosen from the start for Chelsea in a Premier League game.
It's been a long time coming for the 19-year-old but Thursday evening finally saw him given a much-needed opportunity away at Manchester United. After being withdrawn from the England Under-20s squad for their World Cup campaign because his club needed him, he absolutely needed this chance.
And, despite it being overshadowed by yet another defeat for Chelsea, he did take it. The teenager was instantly involved, playing on the right-hand side of a midfield three, where he shot just over the crossbar with a fine effort from outside of the box.
