Enzo Maresca has admitted he feels "shame" about the treatment of Ben Chilwell but has reiterated that the full-back does not fit into his Chelsea plans.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has spoken out about the futures of Ben Chilwell and Renato Veiga, who both look set to leave Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca admits he “feels shame” over Ben Chilwell’s treatment at Stamford Bridge over the last six months.

Chilwell joined Chelsea from Leicester City in August 2020 on a five-year contract and has made 107 appearances for the Blues in all competitions, while also helping them to win the Champions League in 2021.

Enzo Maresca has lauded Ben Chilwell as “very professional” as he opened up on the reasons why the left back hasn’t been part of his plans.The Blues have made a good start to the season and

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Enzo Maresca admits he ‘feels shame’ over his treatment of Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell. The Champions League winner and England international has made just one appearance for Chelsea this season. Maresca admitted before the start of the campaign that Chilwell was not part of his plans and would struggle for game-time at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has singled out two of his Blues stars, admitting that he has been surprised by them this season.