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Report: Chelsea teenager who impressed Pele set to travel with first team squad to Abu Dhabi for training

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Reports have claimed that Chelsea are set to bring Omari Hutchinson with them for the first team training camp in Abu Dhabi next week.

According to the Evening Standard, the teenager will be one of a number of youth products who will bolster the outfit that are travelling at the end of the week.

Despite not yet featuring for the first team under either Graham Potter or Thomas Tuchel, he has been impressing people at the club since he joined from Arsenal this summer.

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Some sensational displays for the youth team have left staff delighted with his progress, seeing him included in the squad for multiple first team games.

At just 19, the step up he has made is still impressive despite not featuring against either Brighton in the league or Manchester City in the League Cup.

Hutchinson set to travel

In truth though, he has been tipped for greatness for a lot longer than just this season. He impressed the great Pele when he was younger during a tournament hosted in London.

There have been some calls for him to seek a loan move away from Stamford Bridge, with him having the ability to become a semi-regular at some teams in the Premier League.

However, there may be encouragement from the Evening Standard’s reports, where the youngster will be part of the travelling contingent to Abu Dhabi.

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The Blues are scheduled to take on Aston Villa as part of their warm-weather camp, as they prepare for the return to the domestic season.

It will need to be a huge revival from Potter’s side to recover their season, with them a fair amount away the top four as things stand.

With an FA Cup tie away at Manchester City already being drawn, it could be another competition they will have to say goodbye to this season.