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Chelsea youngster Acheampong proud of full Prem debut

Paul Vegas
Chelsea youngster Acheampong proud of full Prem debut
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Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong was proud of his Premier League debut in their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

"It was a really enjoyable game and my first Premier League start," said Acheampong to the club's website.

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"I’ve worked a lot for it, and overall it was really enjoyable, but it’s unfortunate that we couldn’t come away with the three points. 

"That’s one of the things I like to do when I play.

"I like to be on the ball and especially as I got more and more into the game and more confident, it helped to be on the ball more.

On the experience, Acheampong continued: "I don’t really think about my opponent, I just try to think about my own game. I block out the crowd and having played in big stadiums before, that helped me. 

"It felt like a big step up physically.

"But you get used to it training with my teammates. Levi (Colwill) helped me during, before, and after the game – even telling me to clap the fans. It’s great to have him around.

"I always try to work for more and more, and hopefully there are more opportunities to come."