Kenyan teenage sensation Amari Otieno Thomas netted a brace for Chelsea Under 21 side in the 5-0 annihilation of Coventry Under 21 in a closed door friendly.Chelsea outcasts Ross Barkley, Michy Batshuayi and Billy Gilmour were handed starts in the game that was staged at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground.Kenyan forward earns praise from coach in ScotlandThe trio have been linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge in the current transfer window but concrete offers are yet to be placed on the players.Barkley’s last appearance came in a surprise start on the final day of the last campaign while Batshuayi has not featured for the Blues since February 2020.##NAJAVA_MECA_6573797##Barkley and Batshuayi sent a message to head coach Thomas Tuchel by scoring in the clash with both not being included in any of the match day squads this season.England Under 17 international who was born in Germany to Nigerian parents, Derrick Abu rounded up the scoring for Chelsea in the emphatic win.AFC Leopards first choice keeper eyes elusive title after renewing contractAmari has been a vital cog in Chelsea’s junior sides as he also featured in a number of games for Chelsea in the UEFA Youth League last season.The 18-year-old can feature as a right or left winger and was promoted to the Under 21 side from the Under 18 side before the start of the season.
