Chelsea's Enzo Maresca Reconsiders Ben Chilwell's Future at Stamford Bridge
- Ben Chilwell was excluded from first-team training and advised to seek a transfer for more playing time.
- After not finding a new club, he made his season debut in a Carabao Cup match against Barrow.
- Manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged the possibility of having made a mistake in his previous advice and confirmed Chilwell's importance to the team.
Chelsea's left-back Ben Chilwell was previously excluded from first-team training by manager Enzo Maresca, who suggested it would be best for him to seek playing time elsewhere due to the team's crowded squad. Despite this, Chilwell remained at the club and made his season debut by coming off the bench in a 5-0 Carabao Cup victory over Barrow. Maresca acknowledged the potential mistake in advising Chilwell to leave, stating that as long as he is part of the team, he will be given opportunities when needed. Chilwell has over 100 appearances for Chelsea since joining from Leicester in 2020 for £50 million, but his position has been challenged by the arrival of Marc Cucurella and injuries that limited his playtime last season. While other players from the 'bomb squad' have found new clubs, Chilwell may have to wait until the January transfer window for a potential move, as he continues to train with the squad and aims to regain his place in the team.