Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca revealed that Argentine centre-back Aaron Anselmino will train with the first team after being called up early from his loan period to Boca Juniors.
The sexy teenager who came from Boca's academy, Officially signed To Chelsea during the summer in a deal worth about 17 million pounds sterling. It was quickly agreed that the defender would be returned to his boyhood club for the next 12 months, but the Blues Effect of a sentence In that agreement to bring the new recruit to Stamford Bridge in January.
Anselmino's early arrival coincides with news French centre-back Wesley Fofana is likely to miss the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury. Fellow defender Benoit Badiashile will also be sidelined until February, opening up a clear path into the first team – if not a potential stepping stone into cup competitions – for Ancelmino.
“Another talent, another good player,” Maresca said of the 19-year-old speaking to the media on Friday.
“The most important thing now is for him to get here, adapt, find a home and settle in the right way. We then need to give him time because when you come from the other side of the world, you need to adapt. I see a new world and a new culture, for sure we will try to help him adapt.” Adapt as quickly as possible.
ChelseaThe Italian coach added: “At the moment, the plan is to keep him here to allow him to work with us, and then make a decision.
“If he is here it is because we think he is a good player, and he can help us, but of course he is very young, and he is coming from Argentina, with a completely different culture, different football, different level, so he needs time to adapt.”
Chelsea travels to Crystal PalaceThe Selhurst Park side on Saturday afternoon are looking for a much-needed win after a disappointing comeback of one point from their last three games in 2024.