Enzo Maresca has admitted he feels “disgrace” concerning 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 time, stated on Monday that he sympathises with the England worldwide.
“Because gamers need to play extra so there’s in all probability possibilities for them to go away,” Maresca stated. “But Ben has been high. I’ve to say that, he has been high.
“Very skilled, works exhausting. I really feel disgrace due to that scenario however by way of behaviour, he has been excellent.”
Asked why Chilwell wasn’t that includes, the Italian coach added: “First of all as a result of it’s my alternative. And as a result of I can see Malo Gusto, Reece James or Marc Cucurella doing totally different type of jobs throughout the recreation.
“I believe Chilwell is a high full-back, doing that job up and down and given alternative in previous to win titles and be in nationwide workforce, however I wrestle 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 time however is claimed to be sad together with his enjoying time, and his place — Chelsea favouring him at left-back somewhat than centre-back.
“I’m not conscious that there’s an settlement for Renato,” Maresca stated. “Yesterday he was right here working, in the present day he might 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 if he was not enjoying in his place [centre back], in all probability him enjoying for worldwide workforce means the place he’s enjoying he’s doing nicely.
“We are 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 prospect 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 evening.
