Enzo Maresca has admitted he feels “disgrace” in regards to the therapy of Ben Chilwell however has reiterated that the full-back doesn’t match into his Chelsea plans.
Chilwell, 28, had made 70 Premier League appearances for the west London membership within the 4 years earlier than Maresca’s arrival however has solely featured as soon as — within the Carabao Cup — this season.
Maresca, who took over as Chelsea boss final summer season, stated on Monday that he sympathises with the England worldwide.
“As a result of gamers wish to play extra so there’s most likely possibilities for them to go away,” Maresca stated. “However Ben has been prime. I’ve to say that, he has been prime.
“Very skilled, works arduous. I really feel disgrace due to that scenario however by way of behaviour, he has been excellent.”
Requested why Chilwell wasn’t that includes, the Italian coach added: “To start with as a result of it’s my selection. And since I can see Malo Gusto, Reece James or Marc Cucurella doing totally different type of jobs throughout the recreation.
“I believe Chilwell is a prime full-back, doing that job up and down and given alternative in previous to win titles and be in nationwide workforce, however I battle to see Ben doing totally different type of issues.”
Maresca stated in the identical information convention — when discussing the fit-again James — that he was “not a fan of full-backs going up and down.”
He additionally spoke about reviews linking younger defender Renato Veiga, 21, with a transfer to Borussia Dortmund. Portugal worldwide Veiga solely joined Chelsea from FC Basel final summer season however is claimed to be sad together with his taking part in time, and his place — Chelsea favouring him at left-back slightly than centre-back.
“I am not conscious that there’s an settlement for Renato,” Maresca stated. “Yesterday he was right here working, right now he shall be working so he is our participant. We’ll see if one thing occurs.
“We purchased Renato from Basel, he arrived and performed nicely in several positions and allowed him to hitch the nationwide workforce for the primary time in his life. Even when he was not taking part in in his place [centre back], most likely him taking part in for worldwide workforce means the place he’s taking part in he’s doing nicely.
“We’re blissful all gamers go to the worldwide workforce, particularly younger gamers who be a part of Chelsea, play in 4 or 5 totally different positions and will get the possibility to play within the nationwide workforce. We’re very happy with that.”
Chelsea are with no win in 5 within the Premier League and host Bournemouth on Tuesday night time.
