One of many highlights of this primary half at Stamford Bridge got here from some Chelsea defending.
Younger Josh Acheampong, making simply his third Premier League begin, used his velocity to get again and put in an outstanding sliding sort out of Daniel Munoz.
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The teenager tried to show defence into assault, gathering the free ball and driving ahead, solely to be taken out by Jean Philippe Mateta, who was booked.
It was some actually mature play from the teenager, who by no means seems to be misplaced when stepping as much as first group motion. Even enjoying within the centre of defence, he seems to be completely completely happy each on the ball and when making an attempt to win it.
As we talked about earlier this afternoon, and is getting paid again already.
Acheampong soaks up pundit praises
On BBC 5 Reside, Steve Sidwell was very complimentary in regards to the teenager and the way he has performed within the first half:
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“That is the possibility Josh Acheampong wants. He’s getting an actual likelihood to stake a declare on this group. I’ve been impressed along with his management qualities. A extremely vibrant begin for him.”
In line with Squawka, Acheampong received all 5 of his duels int he first half – no person received extra.
Potential mortgage nonetheless seems to be on the playing cards for teenager
Josh Acheampong enjoying for Chelsea. (Photograph by Eddie Keogh/Getty Pictures)
There was some debate in current days about whether or not Acheampong ought to be loaned out – Bournemouth have an interest.
It’s a really powerful name. In fact he did get a begin at the moment, however when Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and , will he get sufficient minutes? We’re actually torn over what to do, though we’d say that Acheampong’s capacity to play at proper again ought to imply he stays. It solely takes an damage to Reece James or Malo Gusto to make him second alternative at proper again, in addition to an possibility within the center.