The race for the senior international future of Chelsea teen sensation Carney Chukwuemeka has taken a different turn with Austria joining Nigeria in pushing him to dump England.
Chukwuemeka is presently a youth international for England but can still switch his nationality as he is yet to be capped by England at senior level. He is eligible for Nigeria, Austria and England.
He was born in Austria to Nigerian parents but he grew up in England, where he started his football career before having his breakthrough at Aston Villa . His form earned him a move to Chelsea.
TalkSPORT reports that Austria have already opened a line of communication with the player and his team with coach Ralph Ragnick keen on having him to bolster the squad he is trying to build. It is believed that Chukwuemeka has shown interest on the idea.
With no goals or assist in the 11 games he has played for Chelsea this season, an England call up looks a distant reality hence the idea of possibly switching his nationality to Austria. Talks will continue in the coming days.
Mohammed Mowiz