Chelsea defender, David Luiz l, has told young players at the club that ‘life is not easy,’ urging them to earn their spot in the first-team this season.
The Blues are expected to rely heavily on their academy stars this season under new manager Frank Lampard amid their ongoing transfer ban.
Lampard is expected to give youth a chance, and Luiz has sent a clear message to Chelsea’s young stars.
Luiz has been impressed with the talent coming through at Stamford Bridge and believes the young charges, including Nigerian Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham, can play a major role.
“I think we are a lucky team because we have so much talent, the young players are amazing,” said Luiz, according Goal.
“Every single one, they have the quality already to play for this club. I have to do my role as a senior player just trying to help them and also to do my job.
“Of course it is a big step up and it’s up to everyone to do their job.
“I think when you’re young you have to think about you opening the door – not the door opening for you. The young players have to work in this mentality. Because life is not easy
“Every day another boy is born and another boy wants to be a footballer. And it’s up to everybody to work hard and for them to knock on the door and open the door the have the talent for that they have the potential for that, they just have to show that every single day.”