17-year-old Mheuka becomes the youngest player in Chelsea's history to start a European competition match

Today, Chelsea is playing away against Copenhagen in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League Round of 16. And for one of the players, this match is truly special.

Details: Young forward Shumaira Mheuka took to the field in the starting lineup under Enzo Maresca's management. He set a new record.

Mheuka became the youngest player in history to start in Chelsea's lineup for a European competition match – 17 years and 137 days.

He broke the record previously held by Joel Kitamirike, who played against Hapoel Tel Aviv in the UEFA Cup in 2001 at the age of 17 years and 196 days.

Reminder: Today, it was also revealed that Chelsea is interested in Real Betis prodigy Jesus Rodriguez.