“£50m Chelsea Star Faces Crucial Test: as Enzo Maresca Plan to Give Him a Chance Against Barrow”
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Since taking the helm at Chelsea, Enzo Maresca has shown a ruthless approach in managing his squad. His treatment of players like Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell speaks volumes—Sterling has already left for Arsenal on loan after being sidelined, while Chilwell’s future has also come into question.
Despite this tough love, Chilwell has returned to training with the main squad and may have a chance to prove himself in the upcoming Carabao Cup match against Barrow. Maresca had previously warned Chilwell about the lack of playing time if he remained at Chelsea, but with the transfer window now closed, his stance appears to have softened.
Maresca stated, “Players like Chilwell, Chukwuemeka, George, and Acheampong will be in the squad for Barrow. Some may start, but if not, they’ll all be on the bench, and we hope to give them some minutes.” This suggests that Marc Cucurella will likely be rested before Chelsea faces his former club, Brighton & Hove Albion, on Saturday.
For many fans, a third-round tie against Barrow may seem insignificant, but for Chilwell, it’s a make-or-break moment. The left-back is in a precarious position, fighting to save his Chelsea career under a manager who seems skeptical of his abilities. A poor performance against a League 2 side could seal his fate at the club.
Chilwell finds himself behind both Cucurella and Renato Veiga in the pecking order, making this match all the more critical. If given the opportunity, he needs to deliver one of his best performances in a Chelsea shirt. Failure to do so could lead him to a move to Ipswich Town or another lower-table Premier League team, as rumors of interest circulate. This match could determine whether Chilwell has a future at Chelsea or needs to seek opportunities elsewhere.
