Forgotten man Kenedy returns for Chelsea as one Newcastle player proves comparisons wrong

Brazilian winger Kenedy made his first Chelsea appearance in more than three years as he started in the club's FA Cup tie with Luton. A one-time Newcastle United favourite, Kenedy has spent the last few years out on loan at various different clubs but has been recalled due to the current full-back injury crisis at Chelsea.

His reintroduction to the Chelsea squad caught a lot of fans by surprise including Newcastle United fans who took to social media to mark the occasion with witty tweets and GIFS. It comes at a time when one of United's inform players, Joe Willock, had worried some that he may be 'another Kenedy.'

This was in reference to Willock's poor start to his permanent move to the club following a hugely successful initial loan spell on Tyneside. While Kenedy never secured a permanent deal there was certainly a desire from some at the club to complete such a move after a more than decent loan spell.

That was back in the 2017-18 season with Kenedy arriving from Chelsea in the January of 2018 and instantly bringing a bit of flare and creativity to Rafa Benitez's side. It led to calls that Kenedy should be resigned on a permanent basis and anger from some that the United hierarchy at the time did not do so.

With Chelsea quoting a price of above £30m, United decided to bring him back on loan instead and it proved to be a shrewd move as Kenedy failed to match the impact of the previous season. He made 25 appearances but so poor was his second spell that those who had called for a transfer just months before were nowhere to be seen.

Fast-forward four years and Willock was the man struggling to match his initial form - and it was always likely to be the case given his eight goals in 14 games. The comparisons to Kenedy