“Be expecting him, he will play is first match today” – £15m Chelsea man spotted in first team training for the very first time under Enzo Maresca

Chelsea Set to Kick Off FA Cup Campaign Against Morecambe

Tomorrow, Chelsea will launch their FA Cup journey with a third-round clash against Morecambe at Stamford Bridge.

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A Chance for Rotation

Enzo Maresca will likely embrace the opportunity to shuffle his squad after a grueling festive schedule in the Premier League. With key players like Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo, and Nicolas Jackson unlikely to feature, the game provides a platform for young talents to shine.

Youth Expected to Step Up

Several promising youngsters are expected to showcase their skills, with hints from training sessions this week offering clues about who might feature.

Aaron Anselmino Joins First-Team Training

Early Recall from Loan

One of Chelsea’s standout moves in the January transfer window so far has been the early recall of Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Boca Juniors. Originally expected to join in the summer following a £15 million transfer, the young defender has already been spotted in first-team training, as seen in photos on Chelsea’s official website.

Although eligible to play tomorrow, Maresca has ruled out the possibility of Anselmino making his debut in the FA Cup tie.

Likely Defensive Lineup

Instead, the defense is expected to feature Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi, who were both benched recently to accommodate Josh Acheampong.

Maresca’s View on Anselmino

In a press conference, Enzo Maresca shared his thoughts on Anselmino’s arrival and adaptation.

“He’s another talent, another good player,” Maresca stated. “The priority now is helping him settle—finding a house, adapting to a new culture, and getting used to a different style of football.”

Maresca emphasized the need for patience:

“He’s very young and coming from Argentina. It’s a completely different culture, football level, and environment. But we’re doing everything we can to help him adapt quickly.”

Future Plans for Anselmino

Currently, the plan is to keep Anselmino at Chelsea rather than sending him back out on loan. Maresca explained,

“If he’s here, it’s because we believe he’s a good player who can contribute to the team. But he needs time to develop and adjust.”

Chelsea’s Defensive Reinforcements

Chelsea is actively exploring options to strengthen their defensive line during the January transfer window, especially following injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.

With tomorrow’s match presenting an opportunity for new faces to impress, Chelsea fans will be watching closely as the Blues embark on their FA Cup campaign