Carabao Cup 2017/18, Chelsea 5-1 Nottingham Forest: 5 Talking Points

3. Musonda looks like one for the future

Musonda was expectedly elated after scoring his goal

This was not the first time that Musonda has pulled on a Chelsea shirt, but he did not have much of a chance to impress in his official debut against Burnley when the youngster entered the fray in second-half stoppage time.

Wednesday's cup tie was, therefore, for all intents and purposes, his first meaningful appearance for the club. Musonda may have been nervous deep down, but he did not show it once he stepped over the white line; the 20-year-old was direct and purposeful in possession, running at defenders and eye-catching with his speed, trickery and balance.

The highlight of his evening came in the 40th minute when Musonda fired home Chelsea's third with a driven finish from inside the box. The Belgian was clearly delighted to score his first goal for the Blues and if his performance from tonight is anything to go by, it will not be his last.