'Deserved' - Mason Mount congratulates Chukwuemeka after Chelsea debut 

Several players, including England midfielder Mason Mount, took to social media to congratulate Carney Chukwuemeka after the central midfielder made his long-awaited debut for Chelsea's first team in their 3-0 hammering of Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. 

With Chelsea having a comfortable two-goal advantage, manager Graham Potter brought on the England U20 international of Nigerian descent as a replacement for Conor Gallagher in the 86th minute. 

Chukwuemeka was on the pitch when academy product Armando Broja scored his first senior goal for Chelsea and celebrated with the Albania striker. 

Touted as one of the most promising teenagers in English football, Chukwuemeka's debut for Chelsea was inevitable after netting a brace in a behind closed doors friendly against Brighton & Hove before the international break. 

The 18-year-old further enhanced his reputation by winning the Player of the Tournament at the Costa Càlida Supercup which took place in Spain from 19 to 27 September 2022.

Prior to his debut against Wolves, the former Aston Villa wonderkid started two games for Chelsea's development squad while making the bench on four occasions for the first team. 

Writing on Instagram,  Chukwuemeka stated : "Debut in blue& 3 Points. Just the beginning. Thank you God".

Reacting to Chukwuemeka's post, Mount wrote : "My boy! Deserved 💙".

Chukwuemeka has now made fifteen career appearances in the Premier League, with fourteen coming in the colors of Aston Villa. 

Ifeanyi Emmanuel 

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