Ahead of his first campaign at Chelsea, we take a look at what English football experts have had to say on Carney in the past.

Dean Smith in August 2021

‘It was a first start in the Premier League for Carney who we have really high hopes for and he certainly didn’t let anyone down.

‘He is a really calm and collected lad who could handle the occasion of playing in front of a full house at Villa Park.'

Paul Merson in August 2021

‘The young kid, Chukwuemeka was very good [against Brentford].

‘He has got a bright future. First half, he was outstanding. He was gliding across the pitch.

‘17-years-old, you are playing in the Premier League in the centre of midfield. I mean that’s a big ask. 

‘He will be an absolute star. He glides across the pitch. He is a nice size. He gets on the ball. He looks for it and makes runs without the ball.’

Steven Gerrard in May 2022

‘Me and my staff have shown huge trust by putting an 18-year-old in but we wouldn’t do it if we didn’t think he was ready or had the ability to cope.

‘It will be a good experience and a learning one for him being on the pitch around so much quality.

‘In training he has been fantastic. I’ve said many times if these kids deserve to go on the pitch ahead of those who are older, I’ll put them on.’