A 20-year-old Chelsea midfielder is in contention to feature in the UEFA Conference League quarter-final, having recently taken part in training sessions under Enzo Maresca.

Chelsea are preparing for a short journey across Poland to play the first leg of their UEFA Conference League quarter-final against Legia Warsaw.

As Premier League fixtures continue to pile up, Enzo Maresca faces a familiar challenge—deciding whether to field a full-strength squad or give chances to younger players and squad members. European competitions have often served as a platform for emerging talents and fringe players to impress.

Shumaira Mheuka recently became Chelsea’s youngest-ever European starter in their clash with Copenhagen. Although he had a quiet game, his absence from a recent U21 fixture suggests he might be included in the travelling squad once again.

Striker Samuel Rak-Sakyi was spotted training with the first-team group ahead of the trip. The 20-year-old has already featured in the Conference League this season, starting in the cold-weather match against Astana, where most senior players were rested.