Chelsea fans hail ‘game changer’ Tariq Lamptey as 19-year-old defender impresses off bench in Arsenal win
CHELSEA secured a valuable 2-1 win at Arsenal on Sunday with debutant Tariq Lamptey claiming plaudits off the bench. Frank Lampard started the game in a 3-4-3 formation that required an early switch with the Blues a goal down. Jorginho replaced full-back Emerson to initially move Fikayo Tomori to the right-hand side of defence. Before […]
CHELSEA secured a valuable 2-1 win at Arsenal on Sunday with debutant Tariq Lamptey claiming plaudits off the bench.
Frank Lampard started the game in a 3-4-3 formation that required an early switch with the Blues a goal down.
Jorginho replaced full-back Emerson to initially move Fikayo Tomori to the right-hand side of defence.
Before the hour mark, coach Lampard had seen enough and introduced natural right-back Lamptey for his fellow academy product.
The ensuing period saw Chelsea go ahead thanks to goals from Jorginho and Tammy Abraham, leading to fans highlighting Lamptey’s introduction as key.
The 19-year-old finished the game with impressive stats, completing all four of his passes and two tackles.
After the final whistle, Blues supporters paid tribute to how the London-born England youth international coped at the Emirates.
One fan called Lamptey a “game changer”.
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Brian remarked on Twitter: “Pressure?!? Lamptey eats pressure for breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper and snacktime.”
Harmeet added: “A proud moment when you see an amazing student you taught make their debut against Arsenal playing against the likes of Aubemeyang and show blistering pace when they came on. Tariq Lamptey…remember the name.”
Another supporter commented: “We have two generational talents at RB in Reece and Lamptey. That’s unbelievable.”
Having been on the bench for Chelsea’s Caraboa Cup defeat to Manchester United, Sunday’s win was even Lamptey’s first time in a Premier League matchday squad.