Chelsea are not expected to field any young players in their Carabao Cup tie against Aston Villa tomorrow but some may still be included in the matchday squad.

It must be said that the Blues have overseen an exodus of promising youngsters over the summer, although there still remains a core of promising talent who could yet make a breakthrough into the first team.

The players we have named on this list have all been impressing for either the Under 18s or Under 23s, with some having had recent experience of facing senior teams in the EFL Trophy.

Press the next page as we go through five young talents we believe could make their first-team debuts for the Blues in the not too distant future.