Anjorin Name-checks Two Players That Look After Him At Chelsea Including Former NFF Target

Published: March 13, 2020

Nigeria-eligible midfielder Faustino Anjorin was handed his English Premier League debut by manager Frank Lampard as Chelsea thrashed Everton 4-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, March 8.

The England U19 international made his first appearance in the Premier League twelve years after he first trained with Blues.

One of the most exciting teenagers at Chelsea Academy, Anjorin name-checked two first-team stars in the shape of former Nigeria Football Federation target Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount as he revealed the players that have been looking after him.

"(In the academy) we're not friends, we're like brothers. And when we go over to the first team, it's very welcoming, it's like a family," Anjorin said to The Independent.

"Having players like Tammy (Abraham) and Mason (Mount), they know what it's like being a younger player in the academy. They look after you and give you what maybe they never had at my age.

"Callum (Hudson-Odoi) is only a year above me. It’s relatable, so 100 per cent it makes you more confident knowing the chances are there."

With five goals to his name from 11 appearances, Anjorin is Chelsea's leading scorer in the Premier League 2 and he's captain of the U18 team that have reached the semifinals of the FA Youth Cup.

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