#josh acheampong

[pernillecfcw]

The lads going out for sushi 💙🍣

[unitedbydevils]

U18 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

The women win the FA Cup, the U21 women become national champs, the U18s win the northern league, and now they have beaten Chelsea 2-1 - at Chelsea - to be crowned national champs.

In what was a tough and slightly nervy final at Stamford Bridge, Manchester United came out on top against a strong Chelsea side to be crowned U18 national champions.

Both sides traded blows early on but United mixed it up between the high line and high press with sitting deep and playing long balls for Ethan Wheatley to run on to, which saw the young striker unlucky not to score when he hit the left post.

United's front 4 of Ethans Williams and Wheatley, Jack Fletcher, and James Scanlon look strong though, and it was Wheatley who finally got his deserved goal in the 21st minute with a cool finish off an outstretched Williams pass through the centre.

Chelsea fought back and used the physicality of RCM Ampah to push past United LB Harry Amass, as well as having chances from Runham and George, but good defending from Louis Jackson off the line and keeper Elyh Harrison kept United in front at the break.

That lead lasted for 120 seconds. Sake.

Chelsea held possession at the start of the second half and built a nice attack up the field, before whipping a deep cross in to back post and letting the tall Acheampong dwarf Harry Amass and easily pressure him off to nod home the equaliser. United were very bunched up in the box though, especially towards the front, and the coaching staff will be disappointed with the team's poor marking and positioning to allow Chelsea back into the game.

Chelsea's confidence shone through George in particular, and United's attacks were met with equally fierce counters. The boys in red smartly slowed the tempo down though to allow themselves a foot back in the game, which gave Ethan Wheatley the chance to break on the right side of the Chelsea box for a lovely cutback to Jack Fletcher. His effort was spurned, but the deflection from keeper Merrick fell perfectly to Ethan Williams to make it 2-1 United.

Some great footwork in the 63rd minute by Ethan Wheatley could and should have put United 3-1 up but for a good save and an average shot, but that's experience - and the footwork to get through the box defenders was top notch. Same can be said for James Scanlon the Gibraltan international; a right-sided attacker drifted central and coasting through the Chelsea midfield. Confidence, composure, and determination. Lovely stuff.

Poor defending in the 81st minute from the Chelsea goalscorer Acheampong let Ethan Wheatley in for a shot on goal but again, experience would have helped as the striker was indecisive and tried a late shot on goal rather than the pass to either Williams or Fletcher.

Chelsea continued to attack hard, and had United sat deep and scrambling to stay in the lead, but their wasteful finishing allowed United another two chances on the break - both to Ethan Wheatley again. How he didn't end the night with a hat-trick, let alone a second goal, is baffling, but perhaps it was the pressure of the final or bad luck or fatigue... who knows.

All that matters is that United won come that final whistle in a tough battle against a strong Chelsea youth team, and I'm sure it's a battle we'll see in years to come for some of these aspiring professionals.

[gurutrends]

What is wrong with this club!' - Chelsea slammed for 'illegal' treatment of Josh Acheampong as teenage star is exiled from senior squad & U21s after being issued with 'shocking' ultimatum

WHAT HAPPENED? Acheampong is a highly-rated academy graduate who made his first-team debut for the Blues back in February and looks to have a bright future ahead of him. However, Chelsea have told the 18-year-old he won’t play for the senior side or the Under-21s until he signs a new contract at the club, according to The Athletic. Acheampong’s current deal runs out in 2026 but contract talks…

[ouggi]

Tyrique George and Josh Acheampong, who joined Chelsea at the Under-8 age group, have now officially been inducted into the Men's first team.

[hersidekick]

congrats to Josh Acheampong on his first prem start for Chelsea

[levic26]

Ngl josh Acheampong is majestic asf

[newsmatik]

Chelsea have been given the opportunity to make money for a transfer in the summer by Premier League fans

Brighton & Hove Albion have expressed interest in signing Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, a report has revealed. Chelsea signed Tosin on a free transfer in the summer when his Fulham contract expired, but the 27-year-old has failed to hold down a place in Enzo Maresca’s starting line-up and has He dropped below university graduate Josh Acheampong in the pecking order in recent weeks. . Having…

[cryptoto]

Chelsea offered a chance to cash in on the summer transfer from their Premier League rivals

Brighton & Hove Albion have expressed an interest in signing Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, a report has revealed. Chelsea signed Tosi on a free tRANSFER in the summer when his Fulham contract expired, but the 27-year-old has failed to hold down a place in Enzo Maresca's starting line-up and has fallen below academy graduate Josh Acheampong in the pecking order in recent weeks. Having…

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Chelsea offered a chance to cash in on the summer transfer from their Premier League rivals

Brighton & Hove Albion have expressed an interest in signing Chelsea centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, a report has revealed. Chelsea signed Tosi on a free tRANSFER in the summer when his Fulham contract expired, but the 27-year-old has failed to hold down a place in Enzo Maresca's starting line-up and has fallen below academy graduate Josh Acheampong in the pecking order in recent weeks. Having…

[pernillecfcw]

London is blue babyyy 💙💙

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Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers: Marc Guiu scores a first-half hat-trick as Blues maintain 100% record in Europe with their young stars stealing the show again

Chelsea’s 18-year-old striker Marc Guiu scored a first-half hat-trick to make it six out of six wins in the Conference League in another evening of lads’ showmanship. Tyrique George and Josh Acheampong both enjoyed significant starts in the first-team dressing room at Cobham this week, with each being assigned to their own dressing room. Both players, aged 18, started here, while Harrison…

[gurutrends]

Real Madrid enter race for Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong

WHAT HAPPENED? Real Madrid are considering a move for Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong as they are ready to abandon their policy of not making any January signings due to Dani Carvajal’s injury, with Carlo Ancelotti desperate to add some fresh blood to their defence. THE BIGGER PICTURE Real Madrid are by no means the only club interested in signing the right-back, though, as Liverpool,…

[ouggi]

Josh Acheampong has signed a new contract at Chelsea until June 2029.

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Real Madrid suffered a transfer blow as the Chelsea youngster signs a new long-term deal

Chelsea have managed to secure highly-rated young defender Josh Acheampong on a new long-term contract. Acheampong only made his first senior start for the club in last week’s Conference League clash with Astana in the capital of Kazakhstan, but has long been considered a promising talent. The 18-year-old has already broken into the Under-21s and extended his deal until June 2026 earlier this…

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Chelsea closing in on contract agreement with Real Madrid target

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed the Blues are close to an agreement over a new contract with young defender Josh Acheampong, who will likely start Thursday’s Conference League clash with Astana. 18-year-old right-back Acheampong, who only signed a new contract back in January, was exiled from the club earlier this season amid a stand-off over fresh terms, sparking interest from Real…

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The 25-year-old has been linked with a January return this summer

(Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) / (By Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Chelsea are currently struggling with injuries in defence, prompting the club to consider bringing back Trevoh Chalobah on loan. Injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoît Badiashile have left Enzo Maresca out of options in central defense, forcing the club to rely on graduate Josh Acheampong, who made his debut…