Liam Rosenior has quickly made a difference at Chelsea, leading the team to six wins in their first eight matches under his management.
He aims to keep this momentum going as the team travels to Molineux to compete against a Wolves side currently at the bottom of the table.
However, Rosenior is concerned about a growing injury list affecting the squad in recent weeks.
Jamie Gittens has now joined this list and is expected to be sidelined for a while due to a torn hamstring.
Jorrel Hato calls for Ryan Kavuma-McQueen or Jesse Derry to step up for the injured Gittens
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With the January transfer window now closed, Chelsea cannot bring in a replacement, so they may need to explore internal options.
Chelsea fan and influencer Alex Goldberg expressed on Instagram that he hopes to see either Jesse Derry or Ryan Kavuma-McQueen given a chance while Gittens is out.
First-team player Jorrel Hato showed support for this idea by liking the post, increasing the chance for both young talents to be considered.
Under Rosenior, there is reason for hope. He demonstrated at Strasbourg that he trusts young players when necessary.
Rosenior evaluating Chelsea’s young talent
Chelsea has quickly adapted to Rosenior’s leadership, winning six of their first eight matches since he became manager.
Rosenior aims to keep up his strong league record as Chelsea heads to face bottom-placed Wolves. However, the increasing number of injuries is a concern for the team.
The latest setback is Jamie Gittens, who is likely to be out for a significant time due to a hamstring injury. With the transfer window now closed, Chelsea cannot seek external reinforcements and may need to rely on their academy talent.
Social media personality Alex Goldberg suggested on Instagram that Jesse Derry or Ryan Kavuma-McQueen could be worth considering during Gittens’ absence. Jorrel Hato’s support for this idea, shown by his like on the post, adds credibility to the push for the young players to step up.
Rosenior’s background indicates he may indeed offer them a chance. He gained recognition at Strasbourg for his willingness to rely on young talent.