Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell has managed to make his team's squad for the third round of the EFL Cup, marking his official return to action after a career-long slump, according to reporter Simon Johnson of leading sports outlet The Athletic.
On September 25th, 2:45 am Beijing time, Chelsea will welcome the third round of the EFL Cup at home, the opponent is Barrow from the Second Division. For Chilwell, this is not only his first chance to represent Chelsea in an official game since this summer, but also a great opportunity to prove his strength to the fans and coaching staff.
Of particular note, it was new Chelsea boss Maresca who included Chilwell in the matchday squad this time around. Previously, Maresca had advised Chilwell to look for a new club this summer in search of more playing opportunities and room to grow. However, after the closure of the transfer window, Chilwell did not succeed in leaving the team, but after efforts to regain the trust of the coaching staff, was officially included in Chelsea's Premier League roster.
Chilwell, 27, had been an integral part of the Chelsea team, and his absence undoubtedly had an impact on the team's backline. Now, with his return, the strength of Chelsea's defense will be further improved. In the upcoming EFL Cup, Chilwell is expected to get a chance to play and show the fans that he still has the strength to play in the top league.
