Tariq Lamptey’s professional debut is something he’s going to remember for a long time: the 19-year-old was introduced to help Chelsea come from behind at the Emirates.
After the game, the right-back has spoken to the club’s official website revealing what he felt in the minutes before coming on instead of Fikayo Tomori.
“My heart was racing,” Lamptey said. “I was thinking this is the moment me and my family have been waiting for because everyone knows I joined the club at the age of eight. Frank just told me to be myself, play my normal game, go out and enjoy it.
“You have to always be ready because in a game like that things can turn around so quickly. I’m just happy to have contributed and helped the team win such an amazing game.
“Funnily enough, I got the text on Friday to say they needed me in and I was just with some friends and family.
“I trained on Saturday and then travelled with the team but I wasn’t expecting that so I have to say thank you to the manager for showing the belief and trust in me.
I’m just happy I could help the team.