Ampadu meets Leipzig

Ethan Ampadu’s start to life in senior football was filled with promise.

Exeter-born Ampadu left his hometown club in July of 2017 to join Chelsea.

Ampadu then went on to stir his senior Blues debut the same year, when he was just 17 years of age.

The now 19 -year-old’s international introduction too came in 2017, when Ampadu oversaw 26 minutes for Wales versus France.

A centre-back by market, Ampadu is, as is almost a requirement for guards in the modern age, excellent with the chunk at his feet.

The Chelsea man is also incredibly versatile, and is capable of lining out as a defensive midfielder, or a full-back.

In total, the now nine-time covered Wales international has notched 12 looks for Chelsea’s senior side.

Ampadu is currently, though, honing his plane with RB Leipzig after joining the German outfit on a season-long loan back in July of 2019.

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Ampadu eyeing regular Chelsea recognise

That decision may be one which Ampadu has lived to miss, though.

Now-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has given several minors very prominent roles since participating in the reins at Stamford Bridge last year, and you would assume, returned his previous displays for the capital giants, that Ampadu, had he bided, would have also been afforded a chance to shine.

Instead, the supporter has been something of a fringe participate for Leipzig, having garnered time seven looks across all competitions this term.

That’s not to say that Ampadu hasn’t affected in his limited minutes this season, though, with his spectacle versus Tottenham in the Supporters League a specific highlight.

And now, in a wide-ranging interview with The Athletic, Ampadu has been discussing a number of topics, including his period with Leipzig.

When assessing his loan experience in Germany, Ampadu stated 😛 TAGEND

“To be honest, mingled. Yeah, I’d say mixed.

“There’s been a lot of foiling at times; however, I’ve learned a lot through those exasperations which will exclusively facilitate me later in my job. I’ve not dallied as countless plays as I’d have liked to but in the games I’ve played in, I believe I’ve done reasonably well. That’ll give me confidence, but I’ve things to learn from.

“If I’m honest, it’s not been as good as I hoped , not all that I wanted it to be. But I hope technically I’ve improved and, tactically, I’ve now frisked under another manager. So I’ve learned another mode of football and how another manager meditates football should be played.”

Later in the interview, Ampadu was asked where he would like to be in a year’s time, with the centre-half having stated that his purpose objective is to one day be a regular for Chelsea 😛 TAGEND

“First I’d like to be fit and healthy, of course, and give full play regularly throughout the season in a good challenger; improve as a player and as a person; hopefully positioned myself in contention to acquire Wales’ Euros squad; I’d be open to another loan move if that’s what’s necessary.

“My end goal is to hopefully one day be a regular at Chelsea, but for now I’ve to think about the now, and do what is needed.”

Quotes via The Athletic .

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