Michael Golding, a junior player for Chelsea, has been observed working out with the first squad before this weekend’s return to Premier League action.
The adolescent and Cole Palmer, who was signed on deadline day, are both visible in the backdrop of a training session in a photo that was uploaded to the 5th Stand app.
When a sizable percentage of the team is away competing for their different nations, it is common for a group of young players to train with the starters.
This was the situation last week when Kiano Dyer was one of several kids seen doing this.
The 16-year-old joined the club as a full-time scholar only this season, so his appearance in first team practice is already a huge indicator of his talent.
Golding is seen during first team practice.
Being a player who now trains with the full first team group is very different, and it was made clear who was there when the club posted photos from yesterday’s session.
Three days before the Blues play Bournemouth in the Premier League, Golding can be seen putting in a lot of effort in the background of an image of Palmer.
The 17-year-old has already participated in his first Under-21 game and has a ton of experience for the Under-18 team.
Despite this, his development as a central midfielder will probably benefit more from this experience in and of itself.
Two of the most expensive players in his position will join him if he stays in practice today.
Both Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez were unable to attend the training yesterday since they had to go back from South American World Cup qualifiers.