July 24th 2024.
Enzo Maresca, a coach at Chelsea, recently shared his thoughts on the decision to exclude Trevoh Chalobah from the team's pre-season tour of the United States. He described it as a "sad decision" and admitted that it was a tough call for the club.
Chalobah, who has been a part of Chelsea since he was eight years old, is now expected to leave the club this summer as he was not included in the travelling squad for the pre-season fixtures. It is believed that Chelsea are willing to sell him for a price of over £30 million, and there has already been interest from other Premier League teams.
Last season, Chalobah missed the first six months due to a hamstring injury but managed to make 13 Premier League appearances. However, with the arrival of Tosin Adarabioyo and the return of Wesley Fofana, who had been out due to an ACL injury, there is now strong competition for a spot in Chelsea's defense. This was the reason behind Chalobah's omission from the pre-season squad, according to Maresca.
When asked about Chalobah's situation in a press conference, Maresca expressed his sadness at having to leave players out of the team, whether it is for pre-season or a regular game. He emphasized that all players work towards the same goal of being a part of the team.
Maresca also stated that he is unable to comment on any potential mistakes made during Mauricio Pochettino's reign that may have contributed to Chelsea's injury problems last season. He acknowledged that it is difficult to fully understand a situation from the outside, and their focus now is on preventing injuries and managing them effectively.
In the end, Chelsea's decision to leave out Chalobah was a tough one, but Maresca believes it was necessary to create healthy competition within the team. As for the reason behind the club's previous injury problems, he stated that they are now focused on preventing them in the future.
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