Chelsea have one of the most promising young squads in the Premier League, and one player in particular has been given high praise for his performances so far this season.

Enzo Maresca has brought together a group of players showcasing great potential. While Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo are already developed, others are still progressing.

The lack of experience within the Chelsea squad is one reason the Blues have been so inconsistent, but the group is growing together.

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Chelsea’s main weakness has been the defensive side of their game, but one young player has now been compared to Rio Ferdinand, showcasing their high potential.

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Josh Acheampong is one of Chelsea’s academy prospects who has been given opportunities this season, and the 19-year-old has been making the most of them so far.

Jason Cundy has been particularly impressed by what he’s seen from the central defender, comparing him to a young Ferdinand on talkSPORT.

“He has got many strings to his bow. But the thing that really impressed me when he really first came into the first team was in the Conference League, we played...