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·22 May 2022

Ben Chilwell back in the mix after tough season

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Ben Chilwell is on the bench for Chelsea today, his first presence in the squad since his serious knee injury back in November.

It’s a nice moment for him – we don’t think he will get on the pitch as he’s only had a couple of days training, but’s a symbolic gesture that points to his importance, and gives him motivation to keep working hard through the summer to ensure he’s in top form for the start of next season.


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It’s a nice gesture from Thomas Tuchel to the left back, whose loss really started the team into a negative spiral this season. It’s a moment of sentimentality from the German coach, who has showed no such sentiment when it’s come to youngsters and academy players this season.

There’s not a single academy player rewarded with a place on the bench while Chilwell, who’s unlikely to be able to play at all, is.

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