I think that in recent years at Chelsea it is pretty unheard of isn't it? Lukaku had 80 odd games and 40 odd goals for a top flight team in Europe when he joined Chelsea, he only ever managed 15 games for them in all competitions having signed at 18 (I think?). Chelsea are probably the worst offenders for failing to play their youngsters, and yet Ampadu is getting close to the first team already, so i'd say unheard of is a fair comment.
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