Tino Livramento says it was a ‘pleasure’ to play in front of Chelsea’s supporters following Southampton’s 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The 18-year-old was sold by Chelsea in the summer and has made a quick impact on the right side of Southampton’s defence this season.
Livramento did not make a first-team appearance before his departure to Southampton but the defender was buoyed by his senior debut at Stamford Bridge.
‘It’s a weird thing growing up a Chelsea fan and coming back,’ Livramento said.
‘You have dreams of playing for Chelsea here, but it was a pleasure to play in front of everyone, not only our fans but the Chelsea fans as well and my family.
‘It’s a shame about the result, but I really think we can build on this and I’m looking forward to getting back after the international break.’
Speaking about Livramento’s departure before Chelsea’s win over Southampton, Tuchel said: ‘Yes, of course he was highly rated, we did everything to keep him here, to show him his future and his possibilities to compete for a position in our team
‘He decided to go, that was his decision and you sometimes have to accept. There are not hard feelings because we can show him possibilities and then it is on the player.
‘He was of course competing with Reece James and Cesar Azpilicueta on the right wing-back position. I think it was an ideal position to fight because the group wasn’t too big.
‘There was a big chance for him to make it all the way. He decided to go and it’s fair enough, we wish him all the best.
‘We saw the potential, he decided to go another way and fight for a place at Southampton.’
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