Chelsea manager finally gives direct answer on “amazing talent” best position – but still won’t play him | OneFootball

Liam Rosenior has impressed in many ways since taking over as Chelsea boss, and has improved on a lot of the things which frustrated fans about Enzo Maresca.

One thing he’s not improved on is his use of Josh Acheampong. Just like Maresca, Rosenior loves to praise the youngster’s talent, then not use him much.

Today, the Chelsea manager was asked about the defender and whether he saw his future as a central defender or a right back. He’s played in both positions so far, but there is still some uncertainty about where he will end up, long term.

Rosenior gives definitive answer on Acheampong’s real position

Josh Acheampong playing for Chelsea. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

“Josh is an amazing talent,” Rosenior said.

“I’ve been able to meet him and his parents. Josh has got immense potential. What I like to do is put them in different positions because it improves their understanding of the game. Long-term, Josh is a centre-back and he has all the attributes to become a great centre-back.”

That is at least a definitive answer to the position question. We’re inclined to think the same way. But what Josh needs now is starts, and he’s still getting precious few of them. The injury to Tosin should have created an opportunity – instead, the Blues just recalled Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg.

Josh has 6 Premier League starts this season, the last one more than a month ago. We hope to see a few more before the campaign is out.

In other news…

There were also updates on Andrey Santos and Romeo Lavia, who are both in training at the moment. One sounds like he’ll be back tomorrow, the other still has some way to go.

Rosenior also joked about the “conspiracy” concerning Reece James, who has missed two games in a row and now could miss another.