Enzo Maresca has admitted he feels “disgrace” concerning the remedy 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.
“As a result of gamers wish to play extra so there’s in all probability possibilities for them to go away,” Maresca stated. “However Ben has been high. I’ve to say that, he has been high.
“Very skilled, works laborious. 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 Argentine coach added: “To begin with as a result of it’s my alternative. And since I can see Malo Gusto, Reece James or Marc Cucurella doing completely different form 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 crew, however I wrestle to see Ben doing completely different form 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 experiences 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 alleged to be sad along with his enjoying time, and his place — Chelsea favouring him at left-back reasonably than centre-back.
“I am not conscious that there’s an settlement for Renato,” Maresca stated. “Yesterday he was right here working, in the present day 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 effectively in several positions and allowed him to affix the nationwide crew for the primary time in his life. Even when he was not enjoying in his place [centre back], in all probability him enjoying for worldwide crew means the place he’s enjoying he’s doing effectively.
“We’re comfortable all gamers go to the worldwide crew, particularly younger gamers who be a part of Chelsea, play in 4 or 5 completely different positions and will get the possibility to play within the nationwide crew. We’re very happy with that.”
Chelsea are and not using a win in 5 within the Premier League and host Bournemouth on Tuesday night time.