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ETHAN AMPADU has no regrets over his six-year spell at Chelsea.The Wales midfielder, 22, finally left Stamford Bridge this summer despite just 12 first-team appearances since his initial £850,000 move from Exeter in 2017.
Ampadu failed to nail down a regular first-team spot at ChelseaCredit: Getty
Ampadu has started every game for Daniel Farke’s Leeds this season
Ampadu never got a look-in at the Blues and instead was farmed out on loan for four of those years to RB Leipzig, Sheffield United, Venezia and Spezia.
He knew that was not going to change under new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.
And it was little surprise that although he was Chelsea’s longest-serving player for a couple of weeks, he joined Leeds in a £7m move in July.
Ampadu said: “I don’t think I can ever look back and wish I did something else.
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“I’m in this position because of what I have done. I have been grateful for every loan move I had and all the opportunities I got at Chelsea.
“It’s made me the player and person I am today. If you want to stay then you voice that opinion but I felt it was the right time to leave.
“I’ve enjoyed the step I’ve taken and I’m excited to see what comes from it.
“I have still got a lot of things to do. I’ve put a lot into my career in a short space of time but I still feel that I can do and achieve a lot more. That starts here.”
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Ampadu is enjoying his football after playing every minute of the first seven games under new Leeds boss Daniel Farke this season.
The versatile Welshman has starred at centre-back or midfield during his 44 international caps.
And he says he is glad to have found a home in the Championship after spells in the Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A.
Leeds have had a tradition of top-class holding midfielders in Billy Bremmer, David Batty and Kalvin Phillips and Ampadu wants to cement his spot in folklore during his four-year stay in Yorkshire.
Ampadu, preparing for tomorrow’s friendly against South Korea and the must-win Euro 2024 qualifier in Latvia next Monday, added: “I’m enjoying being settled. 
“I gave my all in each of the loans and I was focused on developing and becoming a better player.
“But maybe in the back of your mind when you know you are settled somewhere and you’re not on loan, there are little things you can improve on.
“If you are playing in one position, you can work on the finer little details within that position to take you to the next level. 
“If you’d asked me this last year, I probably would have said centre-back because that’s where I was playing.
“But that was before I joined Leeds and hearing what Farke wants me to play like, his style of play, that’s what attracted me and the reason I went there so I’m enjoying the role I’m playing.
“And with the history of the club, we know on the outside where everyone wants us to be.
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“You feel the history and the pressure of the club but it’s exciting knowing what you can achieve.
“Everyone wants to achieve promotion and win things.” More

LYON ultras have blasted Chelsea defender Malo Gusto as one of “three little b*****s” who left the club.Fans humiliated their flops in a public confrontation following Sunday’s 4-1 home mauling by PSG.
Malo Gusto has begun the season in fine form for Chelsea but has come under fire from fans of his old club LyonCredit: Alamy
Kylian Mbappe hit a first-half double as PSG won 4-1 at LyonCredit: Rex
But supporters were especially scathing of a trio of French starlets who landed big moves away this year.
Gusto arrived at Stamford Bridge in January for £31million and was loaned back to Lyon for the rest of last season.
But the right-back has started Chelsea’s last three Premier League games as skipper Reece James recovers from injury
However, Lyon were more shocked by a double departure in the transfer window last month.
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Central defender Castello Lukeba, 20, joined RB Leipzig and PSG pounced for £43m winger Bradley Barcola, 21.
Lyon fans were particularly furious at Laurent Blanc’s men trailing 4-0 at half-time in Ligue 1 over the weekend.
And after defeat, the club’s ‘Bad Gones’ supporters’ group – aka the ‘capo’ – unveiled a banner demanding “leaders” within the team speak out.
The message read: “If there are leaders in the locker room, they no longer have the right to remain silent.”
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The Lyon squad then walked to the main stand to receive a dressing-down.
One fan representing the ultras told players they “don’t have the right to tarnish” the team shirt that former stars had “glorified”.
He added: “Now that the transfer window is over, the squad is here. All we ask is to be by your side. 
“But to do that, you’re going to have to earn it. We love and respect this shirt. 
“There’s only one other thing we ask: to sing your names. Sing them with love, not like we sang the names of the little b*****s. who have left our club in the last six months.
“We want to sing your names with respect, with love. Because we know you play with love.”
In a later statement the capo added: “Lukeba and Barcola, where is your dignity and your respect when a few weeks after proclaiming the love of your club and the supposed journey that you still have to make under this jersey, you succumb as if by magic to the ringing and stumbling sirens of another club? 
“Are you playing the Lyonnais at heart card? You are just paper Lyonnais that our memory will forget as quickly as possible without forgiving your lack of respect. 
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“Contrary to the club’s communication, which is silly and inappropriate, we wish you an obscure career, polishing the sidelines.
“May your bank account be as well stocked as the feeling of contempt you inspire in us.” More

CHELSEA slumped to a shock home loss to Nottingham Forest. Ex-Manchester United star Anthony Elanga’s second-half winner was enough to separate the sides.
Chelea slumped to a shock loss to Nottingham ForestCredit: Reuters
And despite knocking on the door, Chelsea failed to get back on level terms.
Here is how Jordan Davies rated the Blues’ players from Stamford Bridge.
ROBERT SANCHEZ – 6
Nothing to do in the first half. Yet to be seen whether he is good enough on the ball out from the back after a few nervy moments holding onto possession for far too long. Not a lot he could do for the goal.
AXEL DISASI – 6
Pochettino spent most of the first period screaming at him for his poor distribution to his nearest full-back. Nevertheless, he looked solid whenever called into action.
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THIAGO SILVA – 7
Allowed the through ball to slide between his legs as Elanga grabbed the opener, but can hardly be blamed. Attempted to push Chelsea higher up throughout and nullified several Forest attacks.
LEVI COLWILL – 6
Could not get back into his position in time to stop Forest taking the lead. Looks to still be adapting to playing on the left of Chelsea’s back three.
Malo Gusto is improving massively with every outingCredit: Reuters
MALO GUSTO – 7
Improves massively with every outing. Showed great pace and strength to deal with Forest on the counter and linked up well with Sterling down the right. Failed to reproduce that when Sterling switched flanks after the break.
MOISES CAICEDO – 5
Produced glimpses of the dirty work that will have pleased boss Pochettino, but on the ball the Ecuadorian was sloppy, and was at fault for Forest’s opener after the break. For the talent he is, let’s say this was a bad day at the office.
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CONOR GALLAGHER – 6
Grew into the match, but remains a frustrating player to watch at times. Erratic on the ball and rash off it, picking up a needless first half yellow, before losing it early in the second half as Forest pounced and scored.
ENZO FERNANDEZ – 6
A few good spins in the middle of the pitch set up some attacks, but he struggled to have a real impact in the first half. A curling effort from outside the box cleared the bar, but that was about as good as it got.
Ben Chilwell was unlucky to be taken off on the hour markCredit: Reuters
BEN CHILWELL – 8
A constant source of irritation for Forest with his storming runs down the left, as well as several crosses that should have been turned goalwards. Unlucky to be taken off on the hour mark.
RAHEEM STERLING – 7
Great chance to opening scoring inside two minutes, but continues to be Chelsea’s best player by a mile. No wonder he is fuming over his England squad snub. Was suffocated out of any real space or chances in the second half.
NICOLAS JACKSON – 5
Snatched at a few half chances at the start of the game and never looked entirely composed, summed up when he missed a sitter inside the six-yard box in the dying moments. Unlike in previous weeks, his hold-up play was lacking too.
Nicolas Jackson missed a sitter for ChelseaCredit: Reuters
SUBS
COLE PALMER (61, CHILWELL) – 6
Lively enough, but was crowded out by a stubborn Forest low block. Had a couple of opportunities to shoot but opted to pass instead.
NONI MADUEKE (61, GALLAGHER) – 6
Brought energy down the right, and threatened greatly cutting in onto his left foot yet failed to unleash it when it mattered.
MYKHAILO MUDRYK (77, GUSTO) – 5
Barely got a sniff. Tasked with lumping balls into the box, and almost cost his side another goal with a lazy pass. Looks lost in a Chelsea shirt right now. Needs a run of games to properly get into the groove.
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IAN MAATSEN (77, CAICEDO) – 6
A few nice bursts from deep, nothing more. Perhaps should have been brought on earlier.
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