Enzo Maresca admits he ‘feels shame’ over his treatment of Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell. The Champions League winner and England international has made just one appearance for Chelsea this season. Maresca admitted before the start of the campaign that Chilwell was not part of his plans and would struggle for game-time at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has admitted to feeling 'shame' over Ben Chilwell's situation, with the England defender having been frozen out of the first-team picture at Stamford Bridge. Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.

Chelsea made a number of signings in the summer and Renato Veiga has struggled for minutes in the Premier League

But it is Chelsea’s lack of control during matches that is providing a test for him now. The 2-0 defeat at Ipswich Town means Chelsea have lost successive games for the first time under Maresca. They have failed to score in successive away games too and ended 2024 picking up just one point from their final three league matches.

The 5-0 win at Stamford Bridge came after the visitors held off the Premier League outfit until shortly before half-time.

Enzo Maresca has drawn clear lines in his squad with his selection actions, even if his public stance is more open towards there not being a split in who he favours and who he doe