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Josh Acheampong

Very impressive debut.

Should have scored that free header though, it was a sitter. Wonder if he closed his eyes just as he was about to head it 

 
Small sample size and not the best opposition (lol still didn't win) but i don't think we'll miss fofana at all. 

He's quick, great touch on the ball, reads the game well and can carry the ball as well as any CB i've seen. I'd like to see how he does against Isak or someone of that ilk but great game today. 

I'm sure Maresca will revert back to Disasi next game though. 

 
Argo said:
Unless James or Fofana are fit he should be starting in this hybrid RCB role, it's as simple as that.
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This is the post!!

He will make mistakes he’s young but that level of composure and maturity at 18 in your debut away from home is something special.

Palace is not an easy place to play.

 
Nice to see a young player being talked up here. Very hopeful for Josh.

 
Kid is class. Real Madrid do not usually lurk around the English academies and it's easy to see why they were so interested in Acheampong. Well done to the club for not messing this one up. Some extra muscle on and a few years of experience and he's on route to become a top defender. Gives me Saliba vibes in everything he shows so far.

 
Looked assured yesterday. Very impressive for an 18 year old on their debut. I’d imagine he will get more chances this season.

 
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As usual the Cobham player is miles better than the dreck signed by the sporting directors.

They should learn from this. They won't though.

(Narratives aside - very impressed with Josh and delighted for him. He should really be getting all of Disasi's minutes going forward).

 
PloKoon13 said:
As usual the Cobham player is miles better than the dreck signed by the sporting directors.

They should learn from this. They won't though.

(Narratives aside - very impressed with Josh and delighted for him. He should really be getting all of Disasi's minutes going forward).
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I think that’s why Maresca played him against Palace, if he reverts back to Disasi then I would be surprised.

 
Should his next start be against Morecambe, or against Bournemouth ?

Or play him in both  ? 🙂 

 
PloKoon13 said:
As usual the Cobham player is miles better than the dreck signed by the sporting directors.

They should learn from this. They won't though.

(Narratives aside - very impressed with Josh and delighted for him. He should really be getting all of Disasi's minutes going forward).
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This, I don't want acheampong to start all the time. Player who start their career too quickly tend to have quick burnout

 
Bob stark said:
This, I don't want acheampong to start all the time. Player who start their career too quickly tend to have quick burnout
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As a centre back though? I get what you’re saying, we’ve seen it happen with strikers and midfielders a lot. I don’t recall a defender burning out though?

 
Is he normally a CB? He looked much better there than RB

 
Played mostly at RB as Cobham were over-stocked with decent CBs (Colwill, Humphreys, Gilchrist etc.) around his age group. Pretty common to have players start as wide defenders but play professionally in the centre as managers prefer their best 1v1 defenders in the centre.

 
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