Chelsea urged to make Ben Chilwell U-turn after confirmed transfer - fans react

Chelsea fans have urged Enzo Maresca to reconsider his decision to freeze Ben Chilwell out of the squad following their latest transfer.

Renato Veiga officially joined Juventus on a loan deal until the end of the season on 27 January, and that has left the Blues without cover at left-back.

The Portugal international had been used at full-back throughout the season when Marc Cucurella was rested, and his departure has left supporters questioning who will take up that role.

Chilwell remains under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2027, but he has struggled for game time under Maresca due to not suiting his style of play.

The England international has only played 45 minutes of football this season in the EFL Cup, which has led to many believing his future lies outside of the club.

Chelsea could keep Ben Chilwell moving forward

According to Kieran Gill of the Daily Mail, Chilwell is now expected to stay at Chelsea beyond this month unless there is sudden late interest.

Even though Chelsea had hoped to loan him out for the remainder of the campaign, but fans are now pushing for Maresca to "play him" as they believe Chilwell has "proven all lengths of loyalty."

What is going on with Ben Chilwell?

Insane to think we have a Champions League winning full back who earns £200,000 per week, contracted till June 2027, taking absolutely no part in our season. How can you justify this?

He has £25m salary remaining on his contract.
— Dean (@DeanCFC_) January 28, 2025

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If squad politics weren’t involved. Chilwell could have covered in the Conference League, a competition that Veiga was used (now left) and could have made sure Cucurella had a week off until the business end of the tournament. Now Chilwell would need to take one of the three…
— CFCDaily (@CFCDaily) January 29, 2025

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They really need to play him.
We need all that experience .
— otsile kereemang (@kereemang) January 29, 2025

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MARESCA can be too mean.

Chilly has actually proven all lengths of loyalty, he deserves another chance.
— Bez (@sirbez_) January 29, 2025

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Not a Chilwell fan but what’s the plan for LB cover the rest of the season now that Veiga is gone? https://t.co/gaKJzJIyUz
— Momoh (@moXtwo_) January 29, 2025

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We loaned out Veiga,why can't they give chilwell a chance we have no other left back,same thing they did to chaloba
— Wayre. Jay (@JayWayre) January 29, 2025

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Ben Chilwell not moving on might mean he will play some part for the remainder of the season as Veiga is out on loan but what's the reason why Carney Chukwuemeka hasn't moved on yet?
— OlúṢọla 🌍 (@simplealash) January 29, 2025

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What about a second chance to Chilwell? A guy that proved his value in the past and has been treated disrespectfully.
— Camilo Gamarra (@CamilitoGamarra) January 12, 2025

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Viega left because he wasn't comfortable playing...when Chilwell that can play there is left in the cold....I don't understand Maresca.... https://t.co/fiybxEL0CX
— MAXWELL IGHODARO (@MaxwellIghodaro) January 29, 2025

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