Chelsea begin their Carabao Cup campaign at home to AFC Wimbledon with Harrison Murray-Campbell in contention to feature. So, here is everything we know about him.
The Blues begin their run in the competition in the second round this term. It marks the first time that the Stamford Bridge club have entered the EFL tournament before the third round since 2016/17. While the west Londoners last made the Wembley final in the 2021/22 term.
AFC Wimbledon drew a second-round game at Chelsea as their reward for beating Coventry City 2-1 earlier this month. The Dons beat last term’s beaten Championship play-off finalists with goals in the 86th and 92nd minutes. Now, they will meet Chelsea for the very first time.
A second-round Carabao Cup tie awaits Chelsea after last season’s failure to claim European football. It also follows the Blues taking their first win of Mauricio Pochettino’s reign against Luton Town. He opened his reign by drawing with Liverpool and losing to West Ham United.
Pochettino could turn to Chelsea’s academy when naming his side to face AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup with Murray-Campbell one in contention. So, ahead of the Blues facing the League Two team, here is everything you need to know about Chelsea’s Murray-Campbell…
Who is Harrison Murray-Campbell?
Harrison Murray-Campbell is a player in Chelsea’s academy and has been at the club since his youth. The youngster joined the Blues at the Under-8s level and has honed his trade with the west Londoners ever since. He has only ever featured for Chelsea at any youth-age level.
Where and when was Harrison Murray-Campbell born?
Harrison Murray-Campbell was born in Luton on August 4, 2006 and is qualified to represent England. But the Chelsea gem is yet to play for his country at any level in his fledgling career.
What position does Harrison Murray-Campbell play?
Chelsea have developed Harrison Murray-Campbell as a versatile defender but the teenager is most natural when operating from centre-back. He can also feature as a wing-back and on either side of the Blues’ backline, having developed an early talent to work with either foot.
How good is Harrison Murray-Campbell?
Mauricio Pochettino has cast his eyes on Harrison Murray-Campbell ahead of Chelsea facing AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup as the defender has shown real confidence in youth-level matches. He is also especially assured in possession to play the ball out from the back.
Murray-Campbell has also shown leadership qualities in Chelsea’s academy and represented their Under-18s whilst still a schoolboy. Ed Brand brought the youngster through during the 2021/22 season. He then cemented a role in their U18 squad during the 2022/23 campaign.
Chelsea handed Murray-Campbell his first professional contract in August 2023 as a reward for his progress, too. The Blues took note of his increasing leadership in 2022/23, as well, by occasionally giving him the captaincy. Murray-Campbell was a first-year scholar that season.
Travis Akomeah, who could also face AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup, has built a strong partnership with Murray-Campbell in Chelsea’s academy. The 17-year-old is also a big fan of his centre-back partner’s ability with the ball since joining him in west London back in 2022.
“His biggest strength is his technical ability as a centre-back,” he told Chelsea’s club website this January. “He is comfortable using both feet and has a very good long-ball in his locker.”
Harrison Murray-Campbell’s stats at Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino may give Harrison Murray-Campbell his first-team debut when Chelsea face AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup. The defender is yet to represent the Blues’ senior side in a competitive match. But he has featured as a regular with the Blues’ Under-18 team.
Under-18, Chelsea: 32 appearances, 2 goals, 1 assists
Under-19, Chelsea: 1 appearances, 0 goals, 0 assists
Under-21, Chelsea: 2 appearances, 0 goals, 1 assists
First-team, Chelsea: 0 appearances, 0 goals, 0 assists
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