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Xabi Alonso promoted the highly-rated American-English-Nigerian academy defender Landon Emenalo to first-team training earlier this week, giving the young player an opportunity to impress alongside Chelsea's senior stars.

Landon is the son of former Super Eagles left-back Michael Emenalo, a key member of Nigeria's 1994 World Cup squad.

The 18-year-old has received three call-ups for first team games without yet making his senior debut for Chelsea.

Emenalo initially joined Chelsea through the Under-8s development centre. Although he spent time with Monaco, the midfielder returned to Cobham during his Under-13s season.

During the 2023/24 campaign, Emenalo made his Under-21s debut in a 4-1 victory over Colchester United in the Premier League Cup. He signed his first professional contract with Chelsea after celebrating his 17th birthday.

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