Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka faces an uncertain future at the West London club, and Enzo Maresca has spoken about it.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has now cast further doubts on Carney Chukwuemeka and his long-term future at the club. The 20-year-old needs to play regularly at the stage of his career to continue his development. However, Maresca has revealed that he is unsure whether the youngster will get ample game time at Chelsea.
Maresca said via Fabrizio Romano, “Carney is a very good player but because of some injuries in the past… I think it’s important he plays 30 or 35 games in a row. Is he going to play that for us? I’m not sure.”
It will be interesting to see if the Blues decide to move him on in the coming weeks. The young midfielder is highly rated in England, and he has a bright future. However, he cannot afford to sit on the bench at a big club at this stage of his career. Regular football will be the key to his development, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.
Even if Chelsea do not sell him permanently, they should look to send him out on loan so that he can play regularly. Maresca is aware of the fact that the midfielder will need extensive football at a high level. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea can handle his development carefully. Chukwuemeka has the quality to develop into an important first-team player for the Blues in the near future. They will need to nurture him properly.
Chukwuemeka needs to play
The English midfielder will be desperate for game time as well. He should look to focus on his development and leave Chelsea if they cannot provide him with a clear pathway to the first team. Recent reports have linked him with Barcelona, although his wages might pose a problem.
The Blues are already well-stocked in the midfield department, and it is highly unlikely that they will be able to provide the 20-year-old with the opportunities he needs. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds over the next few weeks. Meanwhile, the English midfielder will certainly be concerned with the manager’s comments regarding his game time, and he should seek clarity on his future before the window closes.
