In his press convention forward of Chelsea’s recreation in opposition to Liverpool tomorrow, Enzo Maresca has given the staff information, and it’s not nice. The Blues are nonetheless lacking “eight” gamers injured, and Maresca
There was some constructive information prior to now week although – the return of Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia.
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Each got here on as a sub final weekend, then
Requested the way it had been to have a primary staff defender added again into the combo of a depleted squad, Maresca was as constructive as you’d think about.
Maresca hails Badiashile affect
Benoit Badiashile warms up within the Convention League. (Picture by Mike Hewitt/Getty Photographs)
“Since I joined the membership, each time I spoke about Benoit, I all the time stated that for me personally, he’s an vital participant,” the coach stated.
“He’s an excellent participant. Sadly, he has been injured just a few occasions since I joined the membership. However once more, earlier than the final damage, he was taking part in nearly each recreation. Earlier than, within the Membership World Cup, he had an damage in opposition to Benfica. However now he’s again. It’s excellent news for us, for the team-mates, however particularly for him. As a result of if you end up out for a very long time, a protracted interval, it’s all the time a disgrace.”
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Defender should show his health over long run
Badiashile’s damage issues predate Maresca’s arrival. It appears like ever since he arrived within the January of 2023 we’ve been struggling to see him keep match for various video games at a time. The fixed absences of some weeks right here, just a few months there, cease him selecting up any consistency or rhythm. So when he does play, he’s typically error susceptible.
It additionally makes it onerous to depend on him or plan round him – we’ve lengthy written off him and Lavia each as participant who’re good to have round, however can’t be deliberate round.