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Millwall must be optimistic 20-year-old can kick on at League Two club after best game to date: Opinion

Millwall have been disappointed with their departed loanees so far but Rafiq Lamptey could be about to change that with his latest display.

By Euan Walsh · The 72

Published: Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 7:45 AM

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The72 argues Millwall should be optimistic about Rafiq Lamptey's Chesterfield loan following his best performance to date.
Lamptey provided an assist for Joel Randall in Chesterfield's EFL Trophy match against Mansfield Town.
The 20-year-old midfielder previously missed a month of action due to injury during his season-long loan spell.

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The72 writer Euan Walsh argues that Millwall should feel optimistic about 20-year-old loanee Rafiq Lamptey following his standout display for Chesterfield. The midfielder, who is on a season-long loan with the League Two side, registered his first assist for the club in an EFL Trophy fixture against Mansfield Town.

Lamptey previously faced a month on the sidelines through injury and has played limited minutes under manager Paul Cook. Walsh contends that if the youngster can build on this performance, he could stake a claim for Alex Neil's first-team squad at The Den next season.

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