Ghanaian defender Josh Acheampong has shared his disappointment after Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace over the weekend.
The Blues travelled to Selhurst Park to face the Eagles in the Premier League, with Cole Palmer putting Chelsea ahead in the first half.
However, Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a late equalizer to spoil the visitors’ hopes of securing all three points.
Acheampong, who was making his Premier League debut, played impressively and expressed regret at the missed opportunity for a win.
“It was a really enjoyable game and my first Premier League start,” Acheampong told the club website.
“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.”
Despite the intense atmosphere at Selhurst Park, Acheampong remained calm and confident throughout the match. His performance stood out, as he completed more passes and held possession longer than anyone else on the pitch.
“That’s one of the things I like to do when I play,” he explained.
“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.
“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,” he added.
Acheampong will be eager to retain his place in the starting lineup as Chelsea prepare to host A.F.C. Bournemouth on Tuesday.
