Under-18s live stream preview: Opportunity to build lead and momentum

The Chelsea Under-18 team could potentially increase their lead by four points on the table after facing Reading in one of their three upcoming games. Fans will be able to watch the match live by utilizing the Official Chelsea App.

On Saturday, the Blues had a draw with West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United, who are their main rivals for the title, lost to Arsenal. As a result, we are now one point ahead in the top spot of the southern table in the Under-18 Premier League.

Yet, Chelsea has competed in three games fewer than the Hammers. This offers the chance to increase our lead when we visit Reading on Wednesday. The match begins at 1pm in the United Kingdom, and it is available for live viewing on the Official Chelsea Application.

Currently, we're leading by one point, and this is good news for us since we aimed for three points last Saturday, even though West Ham lost. These were the words of Hassan Sulaiman, the head coach of the Under-18s team.

However, Wednesday presents a chance for us to continue the excellent progress we've made and add to the points we've collected in the championship.

Undeniably, we are eagerly anticipating the upcoming match and it's essential that we adopt a constructive mindset towards it.

Even though there are achievements to be gained, Sulaiman and the other members of our Academy will not stray from their beliefs and concentrate on enhancing the skills of the players.

On Saturday, it was evident that Sol Gordon, Yahya Idrissi, and Kobe Barbour, all students, were given a chance to start the game. It was Gordon's first time playing at this level, while Idrissi managed to score a goal in less than two minutes during his first start with our Under-18s team.

Naturally, our desire is to emerge victorious, but the more significant aspect to consider is that each match serves as an opportunity for improvement and progress,” Sulaiman stated.

It's crucial to give players these types of chances, and the same goes for the three boys who played on Saturday. Getting them used to playing in the Under-18s league is vital to their growth as players and will only help them prepare for the upcoming season.

I think it was fantastic for Sol since it was his first official game, and also impressive for Yahya who played his first full match. Kobe has already been on the field a few times and also did quite well. Yahya was able to score the opening goal from a well-placed pass and finished it off with skillful precision.

Later in the game, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, who is a player under the age of 15, was brought in for a short amount of time. During this time, he experienced the physical intensity of the game and learned how essential it is to remain strong, quickly get to the ball, and maintain possession. Overall, this was a beneficial experience for Ryan and it is essential to continue giving young players like him these opportunities to gain experience in challenging games.

On Wednesday afternoon, whichever person Sulaiman picks, the head coach is aware that the players will face a tough task at Reading. This is because during the last month's game, Ato Ampah and Frankie Runham scored two late goals, resulting in a 2-0 triumph over the same team.

Moreover, Hassan is of the opinion that the reputation of Chelsea, coupled with our position as the frontrunners in the league, has made his team an easy target for other teams.

We always remind ourselves that no games are effortless. Each game comes with its distinct obstacles that we must face, and it is our responsibility to demonstrate resilience and maturity to tackle them.

Reading will present a challenging match and it won't be any easier than our previous games. It'll have a distinctiveness to it. We had a rigorous encounter when we played at Cobham before, as we didn't score until later on in the game. This highlights the fact that each game is demanding and opposition teams alter their tactics for us.

Each squad will strive to field their top-performing athletes and strive to hinder our game. They will analyze how they can exploit our possible weak spots. Consequently, we anticipate a challenging match.

"Watch Live Stream Here: Your Guide"

You have the opportunity to view and follow our encounter against Reading in the Under-18 Premier League on the Official Chelsea App. With upgraded data and monitoring of events by MVX, developed by Infinite Athlete, you can have an immersive experience. This service is accessible across the world at the cost of £1.99.