Emerson Palmieri isn't giving up on his Chelsea career.
The left-back feels scoring in their Champions League win against Atletico Madrid could be a turning point.
"Atletico was not a typical game for me," Emerson told the Daily Mail.
"I was probably sent on just to waste some time but when I saw our players attacking, I went into the free space, thinking, 'Will the ball come to me?' and it did. It was a very special goal."
The goal had been predicted by team-mate Jorginho, and Thiago Silva, who was injured, promised Emerson he would jump about in the stands if it came true.
"I saw Thiago coming down the stands," says Emerson. "It was a moment of pure happiness. I was on the other side of the field, but I could hear Jorginho, Thiago and Mason Mount very happy for my goal. Thiago was screaming!"
He added: "Managers have their preferences and we have to accept it.
"The only thing I can do is to be professional. This kind of difficulty is what makes an athlete evolve. It's a challenge. I respect their work and they respect mine.
"None of us can afford a mistake because it can lead to losing the position."
