ENZO MARESCA has revealed the real reason he has bombed Ben Chilwell out of the Chelsea squad. The defender has only made one appearance for the Blues this season. Chilwell, 28, made his sole

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.

Ben Chilwell has been frozen out at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca but teammates could leave during the January transfer window.

Maresca confirmed on Friday that Chilwell, along with midfielders Carney Chukwuemeka and Cesare Casadei, will play no part in Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie at Stamford Bridge because of the likelihood that he will leave the club this month.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says he feels "shame" about excluding Ben Chilwell from the squad this season and admits the defender has been "very professional."

Ben Chilwell has made just one appearance under Enzo Maresca, who lauded the full-back's work ethic despite not playing.

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