Regardless of a brace from schoolboy Chizaram Ezenwata, it was a troublesome opening day for the Blues, as we suffered a 5-2 defeat to Brighton at Cobham final Saturday. Hassan Sulaiman’s aspect now travels to face London rivals Arsenal seeking to bounce again on Saturday morning, with kick-off at 11am.

Defender Harry McGlinchey was disenchanted with the primary results of the season, however he believes that channeling his frustration will improve his efficiency going ahead, pushing each him and the squad to try for higher outcomes.

‘Brighton was a troublesome recreation and I don’t assume we performed to our greatest potential as a workforce. We weren’t adequate,’ mirrored the defender.

‘Within the first half we had just a few clear possibilities, however we didn’t discover the again of the web. After the break we made some errors that we shouldn’t have, which led us to concede.

‘It wasn’t the perfect begin, however this outcome will make us need a constructive consequence much more towards Arsenal and push us additional to make sure that we don’t make these errors once more. We’ll be taught from them and transfer on.’

Talking about private improvement, McGlinchey grew to become a Blue in his Underneath-14s season after spending time at Plymouth Argyle. He has seen development in his efficiency however sees areas in his play he desires to enhance when going through the Gunners.

‘In the course of the Brighton recreation, though on the ball I used to be a constructive risk, and placing lethal crosses into the field, I nonetheless must tidy up my recreation. I have to be at my finest capability. In academy soccer you’re consistently growing and studying, it’s about how you can undertake the instructions to your efficiency.

‘This week I’ve been engaged on how I can hyperlink up with the wingers extra effectively, so I’m 100 per cent dependable for my teammates. From a defensive standpoint, I wish to be compact and exhausting to get via – nearly unimaginable.

‘In opposition to Arsenal, I wish to present that I will be an thrilling participant who is ready to adapt to a defensive function however can also be assured when pushing upfield and seeking to rating objectives. I wish to make certain I get assists, serving to our strikers at any time when attainable, and being inventive inside my performances. As a workforce we have to unite as it’ll solely make us stronger.’

That is the 16-year-old’s first full-time expertise at youth soccer degree and he hoping the services at Chelsea can even assist elevate his efficiency.

‘The workforce and I’ve been working carefully with the analysts, rewatching all of the clips to make sure these errors we made received’t occur once more. We’ve additionally been interested by decision-making and making certain that we’re considering forward of each transfer.

‘The coaches have been hands-on this week as they’ll see the potential throughout the squad, and it’s necessary that we show that.

‘Hass desires to see a response. The workforce desires a response. I’m certain we are going to ship to what we’re anticipated to.’

McGlinchey finishes by rounding off his ultimate ideas on how mindset will play an important think about ensuring the boys carry residence our first factors of the season.

‘Arsenal will probably be a troublesome recreation, everyone knows that. I feel as a result of we didn’t get the outcome we hoped for at the beginning of the season, it’ll solely drive us extra to get it. It’s necessary we’re all aggressive and within the zone for the subsequent match to ensure we’re up to the mark.

‘All of us will need to have a constructive mindset heading into the Arsenal recreation, because it makes all of the distinction. To win, you have to care and wish the outcome, and that can naturally put you in a greater place than the opposite workforce.

‘It’s not the beginning we wished, however now we have to neglect it, transfer on, and use this fixture to point out our expertise and need to win.’