Chalobah hopeful of cementing a place in Chelsea squad

Britain Football Soccer - Chelsea v Brentford - FA Cup Fourth Round - Stamford Bridge - 16/17 - 28/1/17 Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah Reuters / Eddie Keogh

(Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah is hoping to cement his place at Stamford Bridge after making a breakthrough for the Premier League champions under Antonio Conte last season.

The 22-year-old, who joined Chelsea's academy at the age of 10, was sent out on six loan spells before the Italian boss decided to keep him at the club at the start of last campaign.