'Omari Kellyman will never play for Chelsea' – Fans rage over transfer update

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Chelsea fans have reacted with frustration to the latest update on Omari Kellyman's future at Stamford Bridge.

Back in December, Football Insider revealed that the Blues were planning to send the England Under-19 international out on loan during the January transfer window, with several EFL clubs showing interest in the attacking midfielder.

However, recent reports from BBC Sport suggest those plans have now been shelved, and Kellyman is unlikely to secure a loan move this month.

A long-term hamstring injury has hindered any potential loan deal, with the focus currently on his recovery. Despite the situation, fans are still angered by the news as they are yet to see him play for the club.

Omari Kellyman yet to feature for Chelsea after Aston Villa exit

The 19-year-old has made just two appearances for Chelsea's Under-21 side in Premier League 2 this season but has been sidelined since August due to hamstring and knee injuries.

He is yet to feature under Enzo Maresca since his £19 million move [BBC Sport] from Aston Villa last summer, a transfer that raised eyebrows at the time.

With Kellyman unlikely to break into Maresca's first team this season, fans had hoped he would gain experience through a loan move.

Chelsea bought Kellyman from Aston Villa back in 2024.

There were links a summer loan move to Birmingham City, but that also fell through, leaving him to continue his recovery at Chelsea.

The high transfer fee has added to fans’ frustrations, as Kellyman has yet to justify the investment. The teenager is under contract until 2030 but has already missed 21 games due to injuries, totaling 213 days on the sidelines [Transfermarkt].

Some fans have voiced their concerns online, with one commenting, "He will never play for our team" while criticising the club's recruitment, saying, "I don't recognise my club anymore." The situation has highlighted growing discontent with the board's decision-making.

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