#football-development

#football-development

Denzel Dumfries was just one of the children enjoying Saturday morning soccer in this part of the world with his pals, having slipped through the academy net.

"It was more personal than a standard player-manager one. I recall thinking that if I couldn't become a better player under somebody like him, I might as well chuck it in."

Marco Silva emphasizes that Emile Smith Rowe’s next step in development is to showcase consistency, particularly as he prepares to face his former club, Arsenal.

It's inspiring to know that it's possible, everything is possible and that gets me motivated. I'm trying to create my own path, my own footsteps.

Chelsea have reportedly shifted their strategy regarding Carney Chukwuemeka, choosing to send the young midfielder out on loan instead of selling him outright.

"The days of running sessions at Platt Lane Sports Complex in southeast Manchester are over. City can now offer young footballers state-of-the-art facilities at the CFA and a link-up with local private school St. Bede's College, which would normally cost more than £14,000 a year to attend."