Mauricio Pochettino could be left short of centre-back options next seasonChelsea could be left very short of options at centre-back next season if Mauricio Pochettino decides to get rid of Benoit Badiashile in the summer window. He is unlikely to return to fitness until next month, meaning he will miss the Carabao Cup final showdown with Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. It seems that injuries might have wrecked Badiashile's hopes of making the grade at Chelsea, with TVPlay reporting that Pochettino has 'lost faith' in the defender as a viable first-team option. Pochettino has reportedly grown frustrated with Badiashile's poor form when he has been fit, with the Argentine open to letting him leave. It means that Disasi, Colwill and the injury-prone Wesley Fofana could be Chelsea's only recognised centre-backs next season if Badiashile departs Stamford Bridge.

Source: Express February 23, 2024 12:20 UTC