Ben Chilwell was determined not to be forced out by Chelsea in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. Last season's vice-captain suddenly found himself on the outside looking in when Enzo Maresca succeeded Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge earlier this summer.

Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Ben Chilwell is back in contention at Chelsea after being reintegrated into the first team squad.

Enzo Maresca has been forced to bring Ben Chilwell back into the fold at Chelsea after the club failed to offload him - and his £200,000-a-week wages - during the summer transfer window