Chelsea youngster Sam Rak-Sakyi has spoken about his pride at making his first start for the club.
The youngster got to make his bow in the Europa Conference League this week.
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He was one of many changes manager Enzo Maresca made to his lineup.
“They were tough conditions but you’ve got to be ready to play,” Rak-Sakyi reflected after a 3-1 win over Astana.
“I’m just happy to have had the opportunity.
“I found out today in the meeting that I was starting, so it was a late one. But I wasn’t too surprised because of the number of players that travelled and because the coach was talking to me before we got here, so I had a feeling.”
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