18-year-old youngster spotted in Chelsea training ahead of Conference League clash with Panathinaikos

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Chelsea will get the chance to rotate their starting side again when they are back in action in the Conference League tomorrow night.

Enzo Maresca’s side are making the trip to Greece to take on Panathinaikos, with them looking to maintain their 100% start to the group stages of the competition.

A comfortable win against Gent last time out allowed a number of fringe players to stake their case to the manager that they should be in for more Premier League minutes.

A lot of those performances were in attack, with Frank Lampard now saying Pedro Neto should be starting more games going forwards.

Tyrique George in Chelsea first team training

Another routine outing could allow the boss to look to his youngsters, with Tyrique George one of those who took his chance to impress in pre-season.

The winger has already appeared in the EFL Cup this season, and was given a cameo appearance in their first group game.

He could be in a good place to make another appearance tomorrow night. Pictures on the 5^th Stand App have shown him in first team training under Maresca.

Romeo Lavia was impressed by George when he saw him in the EFL Cup earlier this season, and his performances for the academy sides suggest that he is more than ready for more regular first team action.

Josh Acheampong not to play vs Panathinaikos

Another youngster who has been very promising of late is Josh Acheampong, however he is one player who will definitely not be involved tomorrow night.

It has been reported Acheampong has been frozen out by Chelsea until his contract situation is resolved.

The Blues are shocked their latest offer to Acheampong was not accepted, and are working now to resolve the issue due to the fact they are massive fans of his.

The youngster certainly faces stiff competition to break into the first team setup at right-back, with Reece James and Malo Gusto ahead of him in the pecking order when fit.

Chelsea fans were delighted to see the club captain back in action at the weekend, with the hope being that he will be able to leave his injury woes in the past.