According to a new report from renowned Telegraph journalist Matt Law, Chelsea wing-back Chilwell is actively seeking to be included in his side's upcoming 25-man Premier League squad. Although he was not previously included in manager Maresca's core plans and the club at one point considered loaning him to a Turkish club, Chilwell is expected to remain at Stamford Bridge until at least January next year after the two sides failed to reach a loan deal as the Turkish transfer window is set to close.
This turn of events has brought new hope for Chilwell. Although he is not fully integrated into the first-team training routine, he is still recalled to fill in when the team suffers from injuries or shortages. This flexible role, coupled with the advantages of his status as a homegrown player, has allowed Chilwell to remain competitive in the Chelsea team.
It is particularly noteworthy that Chilwell was surprised and disappointed not to be included in Chelsea's EHFU roster, but success in the Premier League's 25-man roster this time around would undoubtedly be a testament to his personal form and value, and would provide an important opportunity for him to regain the trust of his coaches and fans.
With the deadline looming for Chelsea to have to submit their Premier League roster by Friday, Chilwell's fate is on the minds of many fans. Whether or not he gets what he wants is not only about the direction of his career, but will also have a subtle impact on Chelsea's squad depth and tactical layout this season. This suspense will undoubtedly add a few more points of expectation and attraction to the upcoming Premier League season.
