Kellyman is optimistic about making his Chelsea debut before the season concludes.
In Summary:
- Omari Kellyman, who joined Chelsea last summer, made his first appearance for the Under-21s after recovering from a hamstring injury.
- The 19-year-old midfielder is hopeful of featuring for the senior team before the end of the season, with potential inclusion as early as April.
Omari Kellyman, who joined Chelsea from Aston Villa for £19m last summer, made his first appearance for the Under-21s on Friday after recovering from a serious hamstring injury that had sidelined him since September.
Now, he is optimistic about making his debut for Chelsea’s senior team before the season ends, according to insider Ben Jacobs.
Initially, Kellyman was set for a loan move to the Championship in January, but Chelsea decided it would be more beneficial for him to stay at the club and focus on his rehabilitation.
His performance in the Under-21s’ 2-1 win over Ipswich marked his first minutes on the field since his injury.
Jacobs took to X.com to provide an update, saying, “Omari Kellyman on for his first Chelsea minutes in the Under-21s 2-1 win over Ipswich.
Kellyman hopeful of first-team opportunities before the season is out. Likely to stay with Under-21s in March and then join up with first-team at some point between now and the end of season, potentially as early as April.”
Chelsea is expected to have most of their first-team players back by April, and while Kellyman could join the senior squad, it remains to be seen how he will fit into the lineup.