One game in 3 years — third-choice goalie Bettinelli explains his role at Chelsea

Marcus Bettinelli has been at Chelsea for three years but has made only one appearance so far, against Chesterfield in the League Cup in 2021.

The Englishman has sat down with the club's media team and explained his behind-the-scenes role.

The 31-year-old said: "I’m older than a lot of the lads, so I try and take that responsibility and I feel like I’ve always been a good team player – that’s just something that I do.

"When the lads are coming in after a hard game – win, lose or draw – someone’s there to meet them and say 'Well done.'

"But I really enjoy my role, I enjoy being a leader, I’m quite a vocal guy, so I enjoy being that person, and though I may not be playing, I can still have an influence on the lads."