In our Lifting the Lid series, Blues players give us a behind-the-scenes look at our Cobham training base as they discuss their team-mates. Latest in the chair is talented forward Tyrique George...

Who tends to be the first player out for training?

Reece James

Who do you usually have lunch with?

Josh Acheampong

What is the first thing you do after you get home from training?

I probably sleep. I will then chill out whilst using Normatec (compression tool to aid recovery)

Who do you sit with on away trips?

Josh Acheampong. Then if he isn’t there, probably Tosin or one of the other English guys

And how do you pass the time on away trips?

I watch Netflix

Who is the biggest joker in the squad?

Marc Cucurella – I can’t even tell you why. That guy is just too funny


Who is the loudest in the squad?

That would be Cucu too. He is a very nice guy who speaks to everyone

Who is quietest in the squad?

I’m not sure anyone in the squad is overly quiet

Who in the squad is the most active on social media?

Possibly Malo Gusto


Which player should we follow on social media?

Malo. He has good variety and shows his life on and off the pitch

Who do you sit next to in the dressing room on matchday?

Gaga Slonina and Josh

What’s the last thing you do before you walk out of the dressing room before a game?

Pray


Who is the first person you message after a match?

My dad

Who among the outfield players do you think would make the best goalkeeper?

Cucu and Liam Delap. Probably Liam actually

And which of our defenders/midfielders would make the best striker?

Reece James

And what’s one thing that has surprised you since you’ve been at Chelsea?

I would say how much of a family connection there is