August 10th 2024.
Enzo Maresca, the new manager of Chelsea, is facing a daunting task as he tries to shape his team for the upcoming season. He has inherited a large squad from his predecessor, Mauricio Pochettino, and the recent influx of new signings has only added to the challenge of implementing his desired style of play.
To make matters worse, Maresca is hoping to trim the squad even further before the transfer window closes. He believes that offloading a number of players who are no longer needed will make his rebuilding job much simpler. As a result, he has barred one of the club's longest-serving players, Trevoh Chalobah, from using the first team facilities and has asked him to train with the younger players instead.
Chalobah, who has been with Chelsea since he was eight years old, signed a new contract just two years ago and was a regular part of Pochettino's team last season. Despite facing competition from other defenders, he fought his way back into the starting lineup and rejected a potential move to Nottingham Forest. Although Manchester United showed interest in him, they have since moved on to other targets.
According to reports, Chalobah is now being courted by Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, and he will be hoping to have his future sorted out soon. In the meantime, he will have to endure the same fate as Conor Gallagher, who was also banished from the first team before completing his move to Atletico Madrid earlier this week.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have made a surprise move for winger Pedro Neto from Wolves. The club has agreed to a deal worth £54 million for the Portugal international, beating out interest from Tottenham. Neto, who joined Wolves in 2019, has struggled with injuries in recent seasons but was fit to play for his country in Euro 2024.
It remains to be seen how Maresca will shape his squad for the new season, but it is clear that he is determined to make some changes and create a successful team. With the transfer window still open, there may be more surprises in store for Chelsea fans.
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