Son of Chelsea legend set to play against Chelsea tonight

Andri Gudjohnsen
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The son of one of Chelsea’s former players is set to play against Chelsea in the Conference League tonight.

Andri Gudjohnsen, son of Eidur Gudjohnsen is set to play against Chelsea in the Conference League game on Thursday night when Chelsea host Belgian side KAA Gent.

Like his father, 22-year-old Andri Gudjohnsen, plays as a striker.

Andri Gudjohnsen has said he’s looking forward to playing against Chelsea, as it is special for him and his family.

Andri Gudjohnsen, who was aged just four when his dad won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2005, said: “It’s quite typical, wasn’t it, to get Chelsea in the draw?

“I remember glimpses of those [historic] victories. The first thing I did was call my father.

“He already knew. It’s special for me and for him. I was born when my father played there; it’s kind of a unique draw.”

Eidur Gudjohnsen won two Premier League titles with Chelsea, and also the League Cup and two Community Shields between 2000 and 2006.

His father has legendary status at Stamford Bridge for helping Chelsea win their first league title in 50 years, which kick-started the Roman Abramovich era.