Forgotten Chelsea signing takes Romeo Lavia advice to impress Mauricio Pochettino

Diego Moreira appears to have linked up with a new personal trainer in his efforts to earn a place in Chelsea's squad.

The wingerarrived at Stamford Bridge in July last year on a free transfer from Portuguese giants Benfica. His only senior appearance for the Blues came in a 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup back in August.

Moreira also made three appearances for Chelsea's under-21 side before joining French Ligue 1 team Olympique Lyonnais on loan in September. But after making just nine appearances for Lyon, the 19-year-old's stay in France was cut short as he returned to West London in January.

And now the Portugal U-20 international looks to be trying to get into shape in his hopes for a chance to impress Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino. A photo posted on the Instagram account of fitness coach Ronald K shows Moreira working hard in the gym alongside the caption: «STAY MOTIVATED».

The personal trainer has previously worked with several Premier League stars including Romeo Lavia and Manchester City's Jeremy Doku.

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Speakinglast year, Moreira explained how the Blues immediately proved a draw for him. «I was at Benfica last year and they contacted me a while ago and they sold me the project they have for me,» explained Moreira.

«I just joined because Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in England and the world. I was happy when Chelsea contacted me. It is a feeling I can’t explain because you are young and it was like a dream. me and my family were really happy.»

Chelsea's starlet also shared how he hoped to impress Pochettino to earn