Ben Chilwell Included in Chelsea's Premier League Squad

Chelsea's Ben Chilwell, who was initially told he was surplus to requirements, has been included in the club's 25-man Premier League squad for the 2024-25 season after failing to secure a transfer. Head coach Enzo Maresca, who previously stated that players on the fringes would not get any minutes, plans to meet with Chilwell to find a solution for his situation. Although Chilwell was excluded from the Europa Conference League squad, he is expected to start training with the first team again. Chilwell's previous seasons were marred by injuries, impacting his performance and availability. Maresca's decision to reintegrate Chilwell into first-team training aims to address the club's immediate needs and prevent the player's value from plummeting further.