Chelsea prodigy included in the squad for the first time, leaving fans stunned upon discovering his famous relative.

Chelsea have included another academy prospect in their senior squad for the first time, and he happens to be related to a former Premier League star.

Enzo Maresca’s side has dominated their Conference League group, winning all four matches and netting 18 goals. However, the Italian coach has rested key players like Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana, and Romeo Lavia to manage their workloads, opting instead to give opportunities to less-utilized players. This strategy has opened up spaces on the bench for young talents to showcase their potential.

Ahead of their trip to face Kazakh giants Astana, Maresca has named 11 academy players in the UEFA squad, though it’s unclear which will make the journey. According to the Daily Mail, these players have been added under UEFA’s List B, which allows unlimited inclusion of youth players born after January 2003 who meet eligibility criteria.

One standout addition is 20-year-old right-back Richard Olise, who signed a new contract in May. Olise, capable of playing as a center-back, featured 10 times for Chelsea’s U21s last season and has also competed in the UEFA Youth League. Born in London, he has represented England at the U18 level.

Richard Olise is the younger brother of Michael Olise, the former Crystal Palace star who joined Bayern Munich last summer. Michael, born in London but representing France due to his French-Algerian heritage, has impressed in the Bundesliga with five goals and five assists in 13 appearances. He’ll likely be watching closely if his younger sibling is included in the matchday squad against

Astana.