Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell has privately admitted that he deserves to be playing second fiddle to Marcos Alonso, according to The Athletic‘s Simon Johnson.
The England international has conceded that he wasn’t in the best of form during the closing weeks of Frank Lampard’s time in charge and he believes new manager Thomas Tuchel has been right to overlook him.
Chilwell’s apparent admission, that he needs to up his game, has gone down well with supporters on Twitter who believe he has the right mentality and character to make it at the club:
Top professionalism and mentality?
— ????? ?? (@CarefreeKevin11) March 2, 2021
What a guy ?
— Tony (@CFC_Chuks) March 2, 2021
he played well last game he just need consistent play in new role and he is gonna do well
— hkjhlh (@hkjhlh1) March 2, 2021
Brilliant character tbf he played well against united he deserves a start against liverpool IMO.
— Vali ejaz (@EjazVali) March 2, 2021
Some of the others should take note
— AJ ☘ (@CarefreeAJ_) March 2, 2021
Fair play
— Debby (@Debby97042034) March 2, 2021
This is great to hear, we need players with this mentality.
— Harry CFC (@HarryCFC_) March 2, 2021
Proper player.
— #8 (@MedianoEra) March 2, 2021
Terrific professional, can see him having a long future at the club ?
— Vidhyam (@CFCVidh) March 2, 2021
To be honest, Chilwell maybe being a bit harsh on himself. Despite some below-par displays, the left-back has been one of Chelsea’s most consistent performers this season.
Whilst it is understandable that Tuchel may favour Alonso at times, due to his capabilities as a wingback, you’d expect Chilwell’s superior quality to win out eventually. It remains to be seen, though, who will start against Liverpool tonight.
