Chelsea U-18s ran out 5-2 victors over Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly this past weekend, with talented Nigeria-eligible fullback Derrick Abu starring for the club in their first pre-season game ahead of the start of the U18 Premier League next month, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

The defender who has been described as a marauding attack-minded fullback in the mould of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold was pictured taking part in the friendly by Chelsea's official website

Deployed at right back, Abu was hailed by Chelsea's website as having 'provided energy down the right for the Blues' in the comprehensive victory.

Another Nigeria-eligible youngster Kelechi Chibueze was in action for the young Blues between the sticks.

Charlie Webster, Jude Soonsup-Bell and Dion Rankine helped Chelsea establish a five-goal lead before the late onslaught from the opposition.

Chelsea U18s will battle Brighton & Hove on the opening weekend of the 2020-2021 season.

Emmanuel Chinaza