Billy Gilmour Thanked Frank Lampard

DBasia.news –  Chelsea’s policy of lending young players is effective. Changes have been seen in Frank Lampard’s squad this season.

In addition to the Blues being penalized for an embargo on transfers, at the beginning of his arrival, Lampard has also confirmed that he will provide many opportunities to perform for young players. Sure enough, three names have now graced the main squad, including Fikayo Tomori, Mason Mount, and the attacker who has collected seven goals, Tammy Abraham.

Not yet satisfied orbiting three players, Lampard then played Billy Gilmour when his team challenged Grimsby Town in the League Cup third round. The 17-year-old player was the key to the game in midfield and successfully led his team to a landslide victory 7-1 against Grimsby Town, Thursday (9/26) early morning Western Indonesian Time.

After the match, Gilmour could not cover his happiness because he was able to perform consistently throughout the 90 minutes, the Scottish player also did not forget to thank Lampard for giving full confidence to him.

“I feel very happy because I got the opportunity to play as a starter for the first time in this match, as well as winning and playing in front of the fans,” Gilmour said as reported by Independent.

“Previously I had thought what the match against Grimsby would be, but in the end, everything went well. The coach said to play as usual and he believed in my abilities,” he added.

Frank Lampard did choose to field some of his young players in this match, besides Gilmour, Tino Anjorin and Ian Maatsen also successfully debuted. Not to forget, two players who are recovering from injuries, Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Closing the conversation, Billy Gilmour also felt very happy because Frank Lampard and the coaching staff of The Blues believed fully in the young players.

“When I and my teammates undergo training sessions, we are not just on the sidelines and separating ourselves from the main squad. We are part of the team and every player knows each other. The atmosphere at the training session is very good,” he explained.