Carney Chukwuemeka reveals preferred position at Chelsea under Graham Potter

Carney Chukwuemeka has been speaking about what he is now doing differently in order to improve his game and the Chelsea midfielder also revealed his favourite position.

Chukwuemeka, who joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022, has revealed he is “most comfortable” playing as a left central midfielder in a three-man midfield despite being able to play in different formations for the Blues this season.

The 19-year-old Nigerian descent  has played nine times in all competitions under Potter and is becoming an increasingly important member of the squad as the season goes on.

“I’m probably most comfortable as a left eight in a three,” Chukwuemeka told Chelsea website.

“But further forward, I can drift off the line or stay out wide. It gives me that freedom to drive with the ball and receive it in pockets.

“Growing up in the academy at Villa, I did play in multiple positions in the midfield and the forward line. I was used to it, and used to learning different roles playing for England as well at youth level.

“I have had to adapt throughout my career so far. It is always good to be versatile. You never know when you will be needed in different positions.”