Chelsea youngster Carney Chukwuemeke says he appreciates the support of manager Graham Potter.
The summer arrival from Aston Villa has been granted a run of games by Potter, despite his inexperience.
"The recent game time I have been getting and the trust the gaffer has shown me has helped me believe I belong here," says Chukwuemeka to chelseafc.com.
"It was quite difficult at the beginning. Villa was all I knew; I made my debut there. I have a lot to thank them for. I just had to get my head around that I would be playing for the club I support. The transition was tough, but good at the same time.
"I felt I had to be patient at the start of the season. I trusted God's plan for me and now I've almost surpassed the league minutes I got for the whole of last season. It's a step forward in my career.
"Now I can continue to play with confidence and freedom on the pitch, and to continue to grow as a player and a person as well."