Chelsea management are delighted with the attitude of Ryan Bertrand.
The young left-back asked to play in the reserves' victory over Norwich City on the weekend.
Coach Dermot Drummy told the club's website: "Ryan Bertrand asked to play because he needs minutes and that is great when he performs like that.
"It was tough on Aziz Deen-Conteh making way because he played well at West Brom but when we need to do something for the first team, that is what we do."