Chelsea Boss Maresca Rules Out Axel Disasi As Replacement For Injured Tosin

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said there are no plans to use Axel Disasi as a replacement for injured defender Tosin Adarabioyo. Instead, Maresca placed his trust in young center-back Josh Acheampong.

WHAT HAPPENED?

With multiple injuries in Chelsea‘s defense, Tosin Adarabioyo is now sidelined. Fans and pundits speculated that Axel Disasi could step in, but Maresca was clear: “There is no information from the club to consider that. At the moment, it’s not an option.” He emphasized that Josh Acheampong is trusted to do the job, saying, “We trust Josh Acheampong, 100%.”

CHELSEA’S DEFENSIVE ISSUES

Chelsea has been hit hard by injuries this season, especially in defense. Key players Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile, and Wesley Fofana have all missed games due to long-term injuries. Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo have started most matches, but both are under pressure. Acheampong, just 19, impressed in the opening day draw against Crystal Palace and may now get another chance in the first team. Chelsea currently sits sixth in the Premier League with 14 goals conceded in seven games, noticeably more than teams above them, and is just one point ahead of Manchester United. A recent report highlighted that Chelsea has dropped out of the top four and needs to improve their defensive performance.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Chelsea’s fixture list is intense. They face Benfica next in the Champions League, with Benfica having lost their opener at home to Qarabag, beofre facing Liverpool for the Premier League. Tough games against Benfica in the Champions League and Liverpool in the league follow in the next week. Chelsea needs results to close a seven-point gap to leaders Liverpool and stay ahead of teams chasing from below.