The 21-year-old scored his first senior goal in last month’s victory over Wolves and has been involved in all but one of our Champions League group games this term.

With Dinamo Zagreb the visitors tomorrow and the Blues already guaranteed top spot in Group E, he will be hoping for more action under the SW6 lights but admits that every opportunity must be cherished and maximised.

• Potter with the latest team news ahead of Zagreb

• Find out who trained on Tuesday

• Pat Nevin: Why team selection is so intriguing

Speaking at a press conference prior to the matchday six clash, Broja also reflected on the stiff competition for places at his boyhood club, though he started by taking the positives from his first four months as a senior player at Stamford Bridge.

‘I’m a player who plays quite freely,’ he said. ‘I love playing football so when the manager does trust me to make an impact, I try to help the team with a goal, an assist or just playing well and trying to create some chances for the team. It’s all about positive opportunities.

‘A lot of young players can get upset with not as much playing time but I try to look at the positives and try to develop myself as a footballer and a person.

‘Working with top footballers around me is positive so I try to maintain that in training, look forward to the opportunities that the manager does give me, and try to make the most of them. It’s encouraging that he trusts me to come on the pitch to impact matches and change performances around.’

Broja refused to confirm whether he would start against the Croatians, with Potter reporting that Kepa Arrizabalaga and Mateo Kovacic were new injury absentees this midweek, though he stated his strong determination to overcome the competition.

‘It’s up to the manager and what he chooses,’ he answered when asked about his place in the starting 11. ‘He picks the team but whether I’m starting or not, I’ll always give my best for the club.

‘Everyone knows Chelsea is one of the best football clubs in the world so it’s always going to be tough to get into this team and perform. I was very excited to play for the first time in the Premier League and felt it was a really good stepping stone for me.

‘It’s a big step up but the opportunities I do get I will try to perform on the pitch in training and games to get my chance to show what I can do.

‘Ultimately it’s always going to be tough at a club like Chelsea. The competitiveness is high so I know it's not going to be easy but I will strive to overcome that.’