With new manager Enzo Maresca in charge, Ben Chilwell’s future at Chelsea is supposedly up in the air.
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A plethora of changes are on the horizon with Maresca’s arrival; the former Leicester City manager has already brought Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from the King Power Stadium with him. Chilwell may be one of the employees let off by the new management, says The Telegraph. The Spanish coach reportedly has a preference for multi-position players.
Riccardo Calafiori, an Italian defender who can play either left back or center back in a four-man defense, has been linked with a move to Chelsea. Furthermore, Marc Cucurella’s success suggests that the England international will have a smaller part next season. Cucurella has carried over his late-season performances into the European Championship, where Spain has flourished. Meanwhile, Alex Grimaldo of Bayer Leverkusen has not been included in the squad.
Since Gareth Southgate did not include Chilwell in his team for Euro 2024—even though the Three Lions manager was without a known left-back to replace the injured Luke Shaw—the left back will be carrying a grudge against Southgate.
Thanks to Manchester United defender Kieran Trippier’s absence from the England system, Trippier has taken a lot of heat for his play in that position during the tournament.
The addition of Dewsbury-Hall has cast additional doubt on Conor Gallagher’s future at Stamford Bridge, and the article adds that Trevoh Chalobah could be another target for summer cuts. Since Gareth Southgate did not include Chilwell in his team for Euro 2024—even though the Three Lions manager was without a known left-back to replace the injured Luke Shaw—the left back will be carrying a grudge against Southgate.
Thanks to Manchester United defender Kieran Trippier’s absence from the England system, Trippier has taken a lot of heat for his play in that position during the tournament.
The addition of Dewsbury-Hall has cast additional doubt on Conor Gallagher’s future at Stamford Bridge, and the article adds that Trevoh Chalobah could be another target for summer cuts. This week marks the start of Chelsea’s pre-season, giving players who did not participate in the European Championship their first experience with the new regime.
The remaining members of the group will likely meet later this month in preparation for their tour of the United States.