'Getting better with every game' – Alan Shearer names Chelsea star who’s impressed him

This has handed Acheampong an opportunity, and he’s made five appearances in all competitions so far this season.

Chelsea turned down interest from Borussia Dortmund in Acheampong, and he’s got an opportunity to establish himself as a regular starter.

Acheampong scored his first Chelsea goal against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and Shearer believes he’s getting better with every game as he explained why he named him in his team of the week.

“Scored the opener, his first goal for Chelsea, and played a big part in his team’s first away clean sheet of the season,” he told the Premier League’s official website.

“He’s getting better with every game.”

Enzo Maresca impressed with young defender

It’s not just Shearer who’s impressed with Acheampong, and Maresca has stated on a number of occasions how highly he rates the youngster.

Acheampong will be hoping he’s handed another start against Ajax in the Champions League on Wednesday, to further consolidate his position as one of Chelsea’s first choice centre backs.

However, competition is fierce and it will be interesting to see what decision Maresca ends up making, but fans will want to see the England under-21 international get a run in the side.