“i don’t want to see you in my first team, Out of my first team” – Chelsea new manager Enzo Maresca BANS Chelsea star from first team drop to reserve team“Out of my first team”
New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has taken steps to prepare his young players for an upcoming preseason trip to the United States. In a surprising move, he has demoted goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from the first squad to the reserve team.
Chelsea247 reports that Arrizabalaga, who was seen training with the reserves, has been reassigned to the main team for practice. A source close to the situation confirmed, “Kepa is now training with the development squad rather than the main team.” This development is notable given the significant £71 million investment Chelsea made to acquire the Spanish goalkeeper, suggesting that his tenure at Stamford Bridge has not met expectations.
Arrizabalaga’s future with Chelsea appears uncertain. He is not anticipated to regain his position within the main team and seems disinterested in doing so. Speculation indicates that he prefers a permanent move to Madrid, influenced by the team’s success in the previous season.
Furthermore, sources reveal that Robert Sanchez is slated to start against Manchester City in the season’s opening match. This decision positions him ahead of Djorjde Petrovic, who performed well during his first Premier League season. This strategic shift by Maresca highlights his intent to reshape the team dynamics ahead of a challenging new season.
