Chelsea say Ben Chilwell might go away in January

Chelsea supervisor Enzo Maresca says England left-back Ben Chilwell and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka might go away the membership in January.

Neither participant has featured within the Premier League this season and have barely been concerned within the Convention League and Carabao Cup.

England worldwide Chilwell, who began for his nation in friendlies in opposition to Brazil and Belgium in March earlier than lacking out on Euro 2024, was informed in August he was not within the head coach’s plans however couldn’t type out a transfer earlier than the switch deadline.

Chukwuemeka – a £20million signing from Aston Villa in January 2023 – has been restricted to substitute appearances within the Convention League, although he was not within the squad for Thursday’s 5-1 rout of Shamrock Rovers.

“There are gamers that sadly didn’t play rather a lot with us in all of the competitions, like Chilwell, like Carney,” mentioned Maresca forward of Sunday’s journey to Everton.

“Most likely they’re the primary that can need to go away as a result of they work on daily basis as a result of they need to play. In the event that they don’t play most likely they’re pondering to depart.

“Every participant has a unique scenario so we’ll see if anybody knocks the door and says I need to go away. We’ll attempt to discover a resolution.”

Reece James, who has not featured since November’s draw with Arsenal, was anticipated to make a partial return to first-team coaching on Friday as he continues his get better from a hamstring damage.

“It doesn’t imply he’s going to be with us on Sunday or subsequent Sunday,” mentioned Maresca. “The plan is a part of the session he’ll be with the workforce then from there to attempt to construct the appropriate circumstances for him.”