Chelsea’s transfer policy over the last few years has attracted a lot of negative attention, and with good reason. But there are gems among the mass of signings since Todd Boehly’s takeover. They’ve made a piece of Premier League history this season, and if you read on we'll explain how another unique record could tumble on Sunday.
The Blues face Brentford in an unusual 7pm kick-off this Sunday looking to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool and manager Enzo Maresca might have a brand new trick up his sleeve. SCOUTED has been looking into the details and identified that Chelsea are the only Premier League team averaging more than two points per game with an average age under 25. Chelsea’s youngsters could be in line for a Premier League first Maresca named seven starters aged 23 and under for Chelsea’s entertaining win against Tottenham Hotspur and there could be more to come.
The best news for Blues supporters is how little the quality of their team would drop if more of their young guns were included in the side. No manager in the history of the Premier League has named a team exclusively made up of players aged 23 and under. Maresca could do so relatively easily and almost none of his team would be shy of Premier League experience.
The all-U23 starting eleven identified by SCOUTED features players with a total of 538 Premier League appearances already under their belts. Only Renato Veiga and goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen have fewer than 30 Premier League appear.
