"I've spoken to people there" – Potter lets slip about Chelsea's 'hidden gem' coming through

Chelsea's Genesis Antwi, on loan at Strasbourg, has earned his first senior call-up to Sweden after impressing in Ligue 1 this season.

Chelsea's Genesis Antwi has received his first senior call-up from Sweden manager Graham Potter for November's international break. The 19-year-old right-back came through Chelsea's youth system and made his first team debut in 2025, playing two UEFA Conference League matches under Enzo Maresca.

Antwi was sent on loan to RC Strasbourg in August to continue his development. He has impressed in Ligue 1, playing 709 minutes across eight matches and even operating as a left-back in their 4-0 defeat to Marseille. He started eight consecutive matches before dropping to the bench in Strasbourg's 5-1 win over AJ Auxerre.

Potter praised the fullback's qualities, citing his pace and speed, and revealed he has spoken to people at Chelsea about Antwi's potential. "I have spoken to people who have worked with him there and they think highly of him, so I have a good idea," Potter said. With Bologna's Emil Holm injured, Antwi was selected alongside more experienced Felix Beijmo. He could make his Sweden debut against Bosnia and Herzegovina or Poland in the UEFA Nations League later this month.