Carney Chukwuemeka scores twice as Chelsea beat Brighton in behind-closed-doors friendly

Carney Chukwuemeka was the star man in Chelsea’s win over Brighton (Getty)

Carney Chukwuemeka scored twice as Chelsea beat Brighton in a behind-closed-doors pleasant on Saturday.

Graham Potter confronted his former membership in an unofficial match on the Amex Stadium as Chelsea’s Premier League fixture in opposition to Liverpool on Sunday was postponed, whereas Brighton’s derby with Crystal Palace, attributable to happen on Saturday, was additionally referred to as off.

Potter rested the Chelsea gamers who featured predominantly within the 1-1 draw with Purple Bull Salzburg within the Champions League on Wednesday night, whereas Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja, Conor Gallagher and new summer time signing Denis Zakaria all acquired a run-out.

However it was Chukwuemeka who was the star of the present as he struck twice in a 2-1 win over Brighton.

The 18-year-old was signed from Aston Villa firstly of August having performed a key function in England’s success on the European Beneath-19 Championship earlier in the summertime.

Chukwuemeka didn't make a first-team look beneath Thomas Tuchel and is now pushing for taking part in time beneath Potter.

Carney Chukwuemeka and Conor Gallagher each featured in Chelsea’s pleasant win over Brighton (AP)

Chelsea now face an prolonged interval of relaxation through the worldwide break as their subsequent sport just isn't till October 1 once they face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Talking after Chelsea’s draw with Purple Bull Salzburg, Potter dismissed options that there's a dangerous ambiance amongst his squad.

‘I’ve been very constructive with the gamers, their response, perspective, intelligence. They're prime gamers and are working laborious for one another,’ Potter mentioned.

‘There's a good spirit within the group, however they're disillusioned as a result of outcomes haven’t gone in addition to they’d like, which is regular, and you'll really feel that disappointment and frustration.

‘However it’s my job to assist them get the outcomes they need, that all of us need. Right this moment just isn't the very best begin when it comes to factors for us however when it comes to how we acted on the pitch as a gaggle, numerous positives.’

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