“I will give you the chance now” – Enzo Maresca to give Forgotten £50m Chelsea Star a big test against Barrow
Enzo Maresca has managed his team with a brutal attitude since taking over at Chelsea. His handling of youngsters such as Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling, who have both been sidelined and are now on loan at Arsenal, says volumes. Chilwell’s future is also uncertain.
Chilwell has resumed practicing with the starting team in spite of this harsh treatment, and he might get an opportunity to show himself in the next Carabao Cup game against Barrow. Maresca had already warned Chilwell that he wouldn’t get much playing time if he stayed at Chelsea, but it seems that he has changed his mind now that the transfer market is closed.
Enzo 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.