Chelsea regret not offloading Ben Chilwell in summer transfer window
Chelsea are now grappling with a sense of regret for not offloading Ben Chilwell during the summer transfer window.
Despite a busy period of activity at Stamford Bridge, the club couldn’t finalize a move for the England international, leaving them with a player seemingly out of new manager Enzo Maresca’s plans.
Chilwell, who served as vice-captain upon Maresca’s arrival, has found himself sidelined, not making the matchday squad for any of Chelsea’s fixtures this season.
The situation has raised eyebrows, especially given the substantial investment Chelsea made when they signed him for £50 million back in 2020.
While Chelsea succeeded in moving on high-profile players like Raheem Sterling and Romelu Lukaku, the failure to secure an exit for Chilwell has left the club with an unwanted dilemma.
His exclusion from the squad indicates that Maresca doesn’t see him as a key figure in his system, further emphasizing the missed opportunity to cash in on the left-back during the transfer window.
The rise of Renato Veiga has only compounded Chilwell’s situation. The young Portuguese defender has quickly earned Maresca’s trust, featuring regularly off the bench and even starting in European matches.
Veiga’s versatility and ability to slot into midfield have made him a valuable asset, effectively pushing Chilwell further down the pecking order.
As Chelsea look ahead to a packed schedule before Christmas, Chilwell’s future at the club appears increasingly uncertain.
With regret now hanging over the decision not to sell, Chelsea must navigate the consequences of keeping a player who seems surplus to requirements.
See More:
- Tony Cascarino believes Pedro Neto will become a star at Chelsea
- Brentford striker Ivan Toney completes permanent move to Al-Ahli
