According to the club captain, it’s quintessential for the youngsters such as Mason Mount and Abraham, who have impressed in this tour, to take their chances and perform for the first team.
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Azpilicueta also opined that the hard work in training paid dividends, as Ross Barkley and Tammy Abraham hit the target to help Chelsea to the Rakuten Cup.
Chelsea’s squad for the tour comprised of a host of youngsters alongside the senior men. They were all given their share of chances by new boss Frank Lampard. Notably, the likes of Mount, Abraham and Michy Batshuayi showed promising moments.
Earlier, Chelsea succumbed to their first defeat under Lampard when Kawasaki Frontale pipped the English giants by a goal. However, they responded in splendid fashion by defeating Blaugrana.
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The heart of the matter
Frank Lampard hailed the effort and intensity shown by the squad, but also named Abraham and Mateo Kovacic as the standout players against the La Liga champions.
Azpilicueta also echoed his manager’s sentiments by praising the youngsters. He said:
The right-back added a little more on the striker and his morale, asserting:
Azpilicueta shed light on the team’s performance and intensity levels, claiming:
What’s next?
Azpilicueta and Chelsea have flown back to England to prepare for a weekend friendly fixture against Reading.
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