Chelsea He achieved five wins from five in European Union Conference LeagueDespite sub-zero temperatures in Kazakhstan. Enzo Maresca's side beat Astana 3-1, with two goals from Marc Goyo and a header from Renato Vega in the first half.
Blues 69% of ball possessionHe took 23 shots in the match, created five big chances and scored three goals out of 1.19 xG. This dominant performance also allowed Maresca to hand over a few debut appearances for Chelsea, bringing on the likes of Ato Ambah, Shumira Mweka and Keanu Dier from the bench.
Chelsea remains at the top of the European Conference League with 15 points, scoring 21 goals in five matches and conceding only four times. This leaves them with a goal difference of +17, the largest difference in the competition.
Marc Guyot's performance against Astana
I made goyo Nine appearances for Chelsea this season After joining the Blues this summer from Barcelona for a sum of money About 5 million pounds sterling.
The striker has shown in his short time at the club that he is a hard-working striker, who will chase balls, run channels and make life a nightmare for defenders.
The 18-year-old Spanish striker He had 22 touches in the game Against Astana, where he had three shots (two on target), made one key pass, won one of his ground duels, and of course scored two of the Blues' three goals.
But Guiu was not the best performer, as there was another player who stole the show. In fact, it was a Cobham academy graduate who actually produced his man of the match, making his case for more first team minutes this season.
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Josh Acheampong's performance against Astana
18-year-old defender Josh Acheampong was impressive on his debut, earning an award Match rating: 7.9/10 from 90 minutes For his performance. This was Acheampong's first appearance since he was…Frozen“From the first and under-21 teams, as Chelsea tried to agree terms on a new deal with the teenager.
Acheampong featured against Barrow in the League Cup this season for the first team, playing 27 minutes in Chelsea's 5-0 win. His only other appearance before conference play this season It was four matches in the English Premier League 2He provided one assist, totaling 273 minutes.
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Josh Acheampong vs Astana |
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Statistics |
Acheampong |
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minutes |
90 |
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Touches |
101 |
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Accurate passes |
76/81 |
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Key passes |
1 |
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Long balls |
4/6 |
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He won ground duels |
6/9 |
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Objections |
1 |
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He treats |
4 |
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Successful evasion attempts |
2/2 |
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Statistics taken from SofaScore |
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At 6-foot-3, Acheampong has a very athletic frame, is a powerful runner, and can win duels for the team, as demonstrated against Astana, where he won six of his nine ground duels, making four tackles, which helped the visitors maintain pressure and keep the ball in the ball. Half of the opponent's field.
But the youngster also showed off his ability on the ball, as he was full of confidence and poise, making 94% of his passes, making four of his six long balls, and even playing an essential pass for the team. His 100% dribbling success is perhaps his most impressive stat line, as his ability to carry the ball through central areas can often catch the opposition by surprise.
It was the teenager's form that showed enough to challenge Maresca in the absence of Reece James due to injury, and Acheampong has featured in Chelsea's first team more frequently this season, with Malo Giusto appointed as a right-back.
