February 2nd 2025.
Ben Chilwell, a talented left-back for Chelsea, has recently found himself on the sidelines under manager Enzo Maresca. After being left out of the team's Premier League plans, Chilwell is now set to join Crystal Palace on a loan deal until the end of the season. According to reports from The Telegraph, the 28-year-old will undergo a medical at Selhurst Park before officially making the move across London on transfer deadline day.
This decision comes after a string of first-team players at Chelsea, including Chilwell, were excluded from Maresca's plans at the beginning of the season. Despite being a senior player, Chilwell has only made one appearance in the Carabao Cup against Barrow and has not been considered for selection at Stamford Bridge since. Despite attempts to secure an exit during the summer transfer window, the move was not finalized until now.
However, there is some uncertainty surrounding Chilwell's move to Crystal Palace due to his injury history. It is not guaranteed that he will pass his medical with the Eagles, so all parties involved will have to wait until Monday for confirmation.
Despite his absence from the pitch, Maresca has praised Chilwell's professionalism and work ethic during this difficult time. In January, the manager stated, "Ben has been top. I have to say that, he has been top. Very professional, works hard. I feel shame because of that situation, but in terms of behavior, he has been very good."
In addition to Chilwell's move, another young player from Chelsea, Carney Chukwuemeka, has also secured a loan move away from the club. The 21-year-old will be joining Borussia Dortmund on a short-term deal, with an option to buy included in the agreement. This option is reportedly worth more than the £40m release clause in his current contract. Chukwuemeka has made four appearances in the Europa Conference League this season but has yet to feature in the Premier League. Like Chilwell, he will also undergo a medical on Monday in order to complete his move before the transfer deadline.
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