Chelsea legend John Terry believes the club has "three or four" special academy players who could break into the first team, while also hailing Arsenal’s Max Dowman as a top young talent.
John Terry, who has been working with Chelsea’s academy since 2023, has highlighted the impressive progress of the club’s young talents, stating that some are already playing at the U18 level despite being just 14 or 15. He also praised Arsenal’s 15-year-old star Max Dowman, calling him a "top, top player" following his standout performances, including in the FA Youth Cup. Terry noted that Chelsea’s young stars managed to handle Dowman well in a recent match and revealed that Enzo Maresca is keeping a close eye on the club’s brightest prospects, integrating them into first-team training.
