Ben Chilwell ‘facing an uncertain future at Chelsea’ following the arrival of Enzo Maresca, with the new Blues boss ‘skeptical of the 27-year-old’s tactical flexibility’

Ben Chilwell is reportedly facing an uncertain future at Chelsea following the arrival of new boss Enzo Maresca. 

The 27-year-old was again hampered by injuries last term and featured only 13 times in the Premier League as the Blues endured a tumultuous campaign. 

The arrival of Maresca is set to oversee a swathe of changes, with the former Leicester City boss already bringing with him Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from the King Power Stadium. 

According to The Telegraph, Chilwell could fall victim to the managerial change. The outlet report that the Spaniard prefers players with the ability to play in a number of positions.

Chelsea have been linked with Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, who is adept at playing at left-back or as a centre-back in a back four. 

Enzo Maresca is reported to prefer players with an ability to play in a number of positions

Additionally, the form of Marc Cucurella, who has taken his late season performances into the European Championship and has excelled for Spain – while keeping Bayer Leverkusen’s Alex Grimaldo out of the team – hints at a reduced role for the England international next term. 

Euro 2024 will be a sore subject for Chilwell given his omission from Gareth Southgate’s squad despite the Three Lions boss being without a recognised left-back to cover for the injured Luke Shaw.

Kieran Trippier has come under heavy criticism for his performances in that role during the tournament, as England’s system has struggled in the absence of the Manchester United defender.  

The report also claims that Trevoh Chalobah could also be on the chopping block this summer, while the arrival of Dewsbury-Hall has raised further doubt about the future of Conor Gallagher at Stamford Bridge. 

The England international has just one year remaining on his contract and has been linked with a move away for some time. 

The 27-year-old missed out on Garth Southgate’s squad, despite a lack of options in that position

Chelsea begin their pre-season this week as those not involved in the European Championship will get their first taste of life under yet another new regime. 

The rest of the group are expected to convene later this month ahead of a tour of the US.