From being an unknown entity after joining Chelsea from New England Revolution, Djordje Petrovic is now a hero among Chelsea fans.

The 24-year-old Serbian hasn’t taken too long to prove he can do the job for the Blues, and fans already see him as the number one goalkeeper.

Having only made his debut in December, Petrovic has gone on to make 16 appearances for the Blues, and has impressed.

A standout Chelsea moment for the new goalkeeper came in the Carabao Cup as he saved a crucial penalty from Matt Ritchie in the shootout victory over Newcastle – a moment that endeared him to Chelsea fans.

Djordje Petrovic has said it’s a day he’d never forget.

He told the official club website: “Of course, for me, it was the other way. I didn’t play in the first three games against Wimbledon, Brighton, and Blackburn. Then my second start for Chelsea came against Newcastle [in the quarter-final].

“Obviously, that game went to a penalty shootout and I managed to make an important save to help us win. Then we were celebrating. It was like a dream.

“That was a big moment for me, gave me confidence. I felt the support of the fans, the players, and the coaching staff. To have this moment, it’s like history. I will never forget that for sure.”