Frank Lampard made a mistake in allowing Tariq Lamptey to leave Chelsea for Brighton, says Alan Hudson, with the Blues boss told he got that transfer call “wrong”.
The highly-rated full-back is a product of the famed academy system at Stamford Bridge.
Lamptey progressed through those ranks to break into the first team set-up, but was given just one competitive outing before seeking minutes elsewhere.
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Brighton were happy to buy into the 20-year-old’s potential and have offered him a Premier League stage on which to thrive.
The diminutive defender has been doing just that, with his pace and positioning allowing him to impact proceedings at both ends of the field.