Chelsea Academy Graduate Josh Acheampong Pressing for Senior England Call-Up
· Sports · BBC Sport
Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong has started six of the club's past nine matches under manager Xabi Alonso. The 20-year-old has operated as a roaming centre-back in a back three, featuring alongside Levi Colwill and Maxence Lacroix. Alonso has credited Chelsea's recent defensive improvement to a collective effort, including the return of Moises Caicedo and Jordan Henderson. Acheampong has also started eight of England Under-21s' past 10 matches, drawing attention from senior national team manager Thomas Tuchel. Acheampong remains under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2029, though transfer speculation has persisted across recent windows.
Why it matters
Acheampong's emergence gives Chelsea a versatile defensive option and presents national team selectors with a new candidate for the senior England squad.
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