Arsenal's League Cup Hero Eddie Nketiah Was Rejected by Chelsea Because of Physicality Doubts

Published on: 25 October 2017

Arsenal fans have 18-year-old Eddie Nketiah to thank for progressing into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, however, the striker could have easily been amongst Chelsea's ranks had the Blues not rejected the chance to sign him as a youngster, according to Goal. Nketiah had the chance to join Chelsea as a schoolboy but his lack of physicality concerned the Blues' scouts, leaving the door open for the talented youngster to join Arsenal's academy. Speaking last season about his early career,...

Source: 90min.com

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