
Ampadu wants to force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s plans
(Picture: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)Ethan Ampadu is proud to be in Chelsea’s pre-season squad - but is determined to convert his chance and become a permanent presence in the first-team set-up.
The 21-year-old centre-back was on loan at Venezia last season and has survived an initial cull of loanees from the Chelsea squad in America - with Billy Gilmour and Tino Anjorin being sent home to train with the Under-23s.