After making 11 changes to his side to take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup, Enzo Maresca will have been disappointed with what he saw from his Chelsea side on Wednesday night.
The defence in particular had a nightmare in the 2-0 defeat to the same opposition that they had beaten at Stamford Bridge just days earlier.
Chelsea fans called for Axel Disasi to be sold after the defeat. The Frenchman put through his own net in what was a tough outing in the right-back position.
Benoit Badiashile is another player who failed to impress despite it looking as if he was beginning to turn things around following a tough start to the season.
It looks as if Maresca has little faith in those behind his starting centre-backs, with Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill playing in every game Premier League game they have been fit for.
Trevoh Chalobah can be the answer for Chelsea’s defensive woes
Trevoh Chalobah is currently on loan away from the club, with him now establishing himself as a starter for Crystal Palace.
The Englishman enjoyed a very strong end to the season under Mauricio Pochettino, however remained surplus to requirements as far as the ownership were concerned.
However, it would be difficult to argue that new signing Tosin Adarabioyo for example is any better than Chalobah, with him joining on a free over the summer.
Chalobah seems perfect for Enzo Maresca
The defender has certainly been keeping tabs on what is currently going on at Stamford Bridge.
Chalobah was very impressed with Noni Madueke’s performance against Nottingham Forest earlier this season, with the winger being one of those who has excelled the most in Enzo Maresca’s system.
It feels as if the loanee’s strengths seem to suit what the boss is currently looking for in his defence, and it feels as if he could definitely still have a part to play in West London if the relationship can be mended.
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