CHELSEA fans may clock a familiar surname in the opposition for tonight’s Conference League clash with Shamrock Rovers.
Former Derby and Sunderland keeper Mart Poom’s son Markus will be in midfield, on loan from Estonians FC Flora.
Markus Poom will face Chelsea for Shamrock RoversSportsfile
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Mart also spent a short spell at Arsenal between 2005 and 2007 during which he picked up a Champions League runners-up medal.
He was in the squad as the Gunners were beaten 2-1 by Barcelona in the final.
Poom Jr was born here while his famous dad was playing at Derby but he is an Estonia international like his father.
Markus Poom, 25, is under no illusion how tough Chelsea will be.
But with his own side sixth in the Conference League, he is determined to enjoy a big night out in London.
Poom said: “It’s something to look forward to.
“When the draw was happening, you want that game and you do kind of want it at Stamford Bridge.
“But we’re not going to go there to just play the game.
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“We’ll have a plan for it and hopefully get points.”
Poom’s spell in the League of Ireland could get him noticed by English clubs.
Who are these famous footballers?
I was West Ham captain but I almost went to jail over bankruptcy
I’m a former Man Utd star and I once stole a girl from Ronaldo
I’m an ex-Man Utd star – now I own a dog-themed B&B
I was Thierry Henry’s toughest opponent but quit to become a pastor
I’m a former Wolves striker but I left football behind to become a vicar
His UK passport means he can play without needing a work permit.
He added: “Chelsea are probably the biggest team in the competition.
“With their new manager, it’s an exciting time to play them.”
Can you name the famous fathers?
Our dad’s a Man Utd legend – now we run our own gym
My dad is an Arsenal Invincible – and I played under him
Our dad is Man Utd Treble winner – now we’re following in his footsteps
My dad is a legendary manager – and I even dated one of his players
Our dad won it all for Chelsea – now we’re starring for our country
Meanwhile, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca how vowed to stick by Mykhailo Mudryk in his fight against a doping ban.
He believes the Ukrainian did not knowingly take a banned substance.
Mudryk’s urine showed traces of meldonium, considered a performance enhancing drug.
The 23-year-old could be banned for up to four years if convicted.
Maresca said: “We trust Misha and we support Misha. And trust means that we believe Misha.
“It’s not just about Misha or about young players in general.
“It’s my duty to try to have a close relationship with players because I like it that way. So even with Misha it’s exactly the same and I’m there to try to help Misha in anything he needs.
“I think he’s going to come back. We just don’t know when.”
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