Victor Moses is undoubtedly enjoying a revival in his career at Chelsea.
The 25-year-old, who joined the club from Wigan in 2012, has started Chelsea's last three Premier League games and, after three superb performances, he has seemingly become a mainstay in Antonio Conte's side.
Such has been his form this term - he has scored three goals in all competitions so far - that the Nigeria international looks set to continue on in his new right wing-back role for the foreseeable future.
But it hasn't been so easy earning a place in the Chelsea side for the midfielder.
After spending one season at the club under interim boss Rafael Benitez, the return of Jose Mourinho in 2013 seemingly spelled the end for Moses at Chelsea.
He was sent out on loan for three successive years to Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham respectively before returning this summer and being given a chance by Mourinho's long-term successor Conte.
"He [Mourinho] never spoke to me," Moses told ESPN ahead of Chelsea's clash with Mourinho's new team, Manchester United on Sunday.
"I thought in my head, 'He's got his own players already.'
"I think we chatted a couple of times on the phone - he asked if I was all right at Liverpool but that was it."
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Conte's switch to a 3-4-3 formation, in which Moses plays as a right wing-back, has paid off - with the club comfortably beating Hull, Leicester and United in the last three weeks and keeping three clean sheets in the process.
One of Moses' best performances was, ironically, against Mourinho's United side on Sunday as his doubling up with Cesar Azpilicueta helped keep the likes of Marcus Rashford quiet while the winger's pace handed Daley Blind much work to deal with at Stamford Bridge.
Many of the Chelsea players have spoken openly about how much they admire Conte's work at the club so far - with Moses admitting the former Italy and Juventus boss's arrival has helped him get the opportunity that he never had under Mourinho.
"The manager who is here now is giving everyone a chance - even the young lads," Moses said. "I'm pleased that he's here and I've just got to go out there and enjoy my football. As long as you work hard, the manager will see it and he'll give you an opportunity."
The winger could be rested for Chelsea's EFL Cup tie with West Ham at the London Stadium on Wednesday, but he seems certain to be back in the starting line-up when the Blues travel to take on Southampton at the weekend.
With Conte expected to keep faith in the 3-4-3 formation that is working so well, how does Moses feel about continuing on in a wing-back role he admits he has never played in before?
"I kind of like it," he added to ESPN. "As long as I'm helping the team, I just want to play football.
"I've got [Cesar] Azpilicueta next to me as well and he's always talking to me, making sure I'm in the right position. He makes it a lot easier for me because he understands the role more than I do.
That's helped me [defensively], and offensively it's given me the chance to get the ball one vs. one and go at defenders. That's good for the team and good for me."
