
Chelsea’s rising star Josh Acheampong has shared his thoughts after making his full Premier League debut during the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. The 18-year-old defender, who started in a crucial centre-back role, took to Instagram to express his feelings about the milestone.
“Frustrating result but happy to make my first Premier League start,” Acheampong wrote, summing up his mixed emotions following the match.
Despite the draw, Acheampong’s performance earned widespread praise, including from Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, who highlighted the youngster’s exceptional contribution. “He was the best player tonight,” Maresca stated post-match, underscoring the defender’s poise and maturity under pressure.
Acheampong was tasked with stepping into a challenging role amid Chelsea’s ongoing defensive injury crisis, with Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile both sidelined. His composed display has given Chelsea fans hope that the academy product could become a key figure in the squad moving forward.