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Chelsea youngster, 19, gets shock international call-up by former Blues boss despite never playing in the Premier League

CHELSEA academy star Genesis Antwi has earned a surprise maiden call-up by Sweden after impressing former Stamford Bridge boss Graham Potter, despite never playing in the Premier League. Antwi, 19, has been with the Blues since the age of 11…

By Kostas Lianos · The Sun

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:58 PM

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Chelsea youngster Genesis Antwi has received his first senior Sweden call-up from former Blues manager Graham Potter.
The 19-year-old defender has earned the selection despite never having played a match in the Premier League.
Antwi is currently on loan at Strasbourg, where he has started eight of their ten matches this season.

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Nineteen-year-old Chelsea defender Genesis Antwi has received a maiden senior international call-up for Sweden from former Blues manager Graham Potter. Despite never playing in the Premier League, the full-back earned his selection after impressing while on loan at French side Strasbourg this season, where he started eight of their first ten matches.

Potter praised Antwi's pace, versatility, and performances with Sweden's Under-21 side, noting that contacts at Chelsea also recommended him. Antwi, who has made two senior appearances for Chelsea in the Conference League, could make his international debut in upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Poland.

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