The future of Ben Chilwell at Chelsea remains uncertain as the club continues to offload players in the transfer market. Chilwell, however, has expressed his admiration for one of his teammates, Trevoh Chalobah, whom he considers to be the most underrated player at Stamford Bridge. Chalobah, who joined Chelsea at a young age, has made 80 appearances for the first team and has been a consistent presence for the Blues in recent seasons.
Despite his contributions, Chalobah has been deemed surplus to requirements by new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and was one of the first members of the notorious ‘bomb squad’ to be banished from training. This has led to speculation about his future, with Crystal Palace, Tottenham, and Bayern Munich among the clubs linked with a move for the 25-year-old.
Chilwell, however, believes it would be a mistake for Chelsea to sell Chalobah. In an interview with Fubo, he praised Chalobah’s athleticism, ball skills, and loyalty to the club, stating that he personally views him as the most underrated player at Stamford Bridge.
Maresca, while acknowledging that it was a sad decision to leave Chalobah out of the pre-season tour, explained that the team’s defensive options, including Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Wes Fofana, influenced the decision. He also highlighted the progress of young players like Josh Acheampong.
As for Chilwell himself, he is also part of the ‘bomb squad’ but may remain at Chelsea beyond the transfer deadline due to a lack of substantial interest from other clubs. Although Manchester United have been linked with a move for the England international, it is currently unlikely that they will make an offer.
In conclusion, while Chelsea continues to reshape their squad, the future of Ben Chilwell and Trevoh Chalobah remains uncertain. Chilwell’s admiration for Chalobah highlights the latter’s skills and loyalty to the club, making a case for him to be given more opportunities. However, it ultimately falls to the new Chelsea boss to make the final decision on Chalobah’s future.