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Chelsea unwilling to let 23-year-old star leave in January despite interest from UCL giants: Reports Chelsea are reluctant to let Benoit Badiashile leave in January despite interest from Juventus, according to RMC Sport.
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4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
Yet to appear Badiashile has not made a Premier League appearance before the international break.
Impact Badiashile finished last season as a starter, but under new management and in a new system he seems entirely out of favor. The defender seems to need multiple injuries ahead of him on the depth chart if he wants to earn any consistent minutes.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Transitions to starting role Badiashile made 15 starts in 18 EPL appearances during the 2023/24 season with Chelsea.
Impact Benoit Badiashile has been a regular starter at center back since March 30. In his last 10 matches, he has recorded 35 clearances, 13 interceptions, and 10 blocks. In nine of those matches, he was a starter. Since signing a huge 7.5-year deal last year, the defender will return for another season, hoping for more consistent starts with the team.
MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE
In FA Cup squad Badiashile (groin) is in the squad for Chelsea's FA Cup quarterfinal match against Leicester City.
Impact Badiashile returns after missing Chelsea's last four matches through injury. The defender has been a sporadic starter this season.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to team training Badiashile (groin) is back in team training, Chelsea announced Friday.
Impact Badiashile returned to full team training ahead of Sunday's FA Cup clash with Leicester City. The defender has missed two extended periods due to injuries including four Premier League matches with the most recent issue. Badiadhile may not be ready to make his full return before the international break.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for a month Badiashile (groin) is expected to miss the next month of action after being forced off against Aston Villa during Chelsea's 3-1 in the FA Cup last Wednesday, according to Nizaar Ki...
Impact Badiashile's injury concerns look to be more serious than most thought, now being out for the next month following the blow to his groin. This will force the player to miss around the next five matches in league play, also being out for the Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool on Feb. 25. The club will now be left mainly using Thiago Silva and Axel Disasi as the pairing in the center of the defense, with Levi Colwill also being a part of the rotation, as he is about to return from a knee issue. Chelsea will now look for a decent recovery with no setbacks from Badiashile, hoping to have the player ready to return by early March.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Set for groin scan Badiashile (groin) is a doubt for Monday's trip to Crystal Palace, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "Benoit, we need to assess him, still we need to wait for the scan, It'...
Impact Badiashile got the start in a 4-1 loss to Liverpool and came off the bench against Wolves, but evidently didn't escape unscathed. The defender will be a doubt for Monday's clash, though Levi Colwill (knee) is expected to return, and could take over in the starting XI.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Bench option against Fulham Badiashile (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's clash with Fulham.
Impact Badiashile will make his return after missing the previous Premier League contest and some cup action due to an unspecified minor injury, but he'll be eased in after starting in three of the previous four matches. Axel Disasi and Thiago Silva are getting the nod.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return to action Badiashile (undisclosed) won't be available for selection against Preston North End on Saturday, manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed during his pre-match press conference on Frid...
Impact Badiashile is one of four Chelsea players who have been ruled out for this upcoming Cup match, alongside Ben Chilwell (hamstring), Romeo Lavia (thigh) and Carney Chukwuemeka (knee). However, the young center-back is in the final stages of his recovery process and could be available -- at least in some capacity -- to face Fulham on Jan. 13. Badiashile has started in five of Chelsea's last six games in which he's been available, so there's a chance he could return straight into the starting lineup once he's fit.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Absent for Luton tilt Badiashile isn't in the squad to face Luton on Saturday.
Impact Badiashile was reporteldy in contention to start but has dropped out of the squad altogether. It's unknown whether he suffered an injury or if it's simply a technical decision at this stage. Thiago Silva and Axel Disasi are teaming up in the middle of the defense.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists as center back Badiashile assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.
Impact Badiashile recorded a rare assist to help the team get the win Sunday. It was just his second appearance and his second start after having been an unused sub for most of the season.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets against Blackburn Badiashile scored and played an hour during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Blackburn.
Impact Badiashile returned to the starting XI for the EFL Cup clash and also got on the scoresheet for the opening goal. The defender will have a tall task to move ahead of Levi Colwill and Thiago Silva in the depth chart. Axel Disasi has also played well, meaning Badiashile could be relegated to cup competitions more often than not.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available on bench Saturday Badiashile (hamstring) is available off the bench for Saturday's game against Arsenal.
Impact Badiashile was not deemed fit enough to start, but he can be a defensive option for the second half, particularly if the Blues have to close the game out down the stretch. Chelsea will feature Thiago Silva and Levi Colwill as the starting center-back pairing.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Arsenal Badiashile (hamstring) could be an option for Saturday's match versus Arsenal, confirmed manager Mauricio Pochettino. "Benoit Badiashile maybe can be available also for the match."
Impact Badiashile could make his season debut Saturday after missing the first two months with a hamstring injury. He had started 10 of 11 Premier League matches for Chelsea during the 2022/23 campaign since joining from Monaco, already scoring his first goal for the club.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Continues to train Badiashile (hamstring) was pictured in training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Arsenal.
Impact Badiashile is trending in the right direction ahead of the match against Arsenal, as there have been no reports of a setback despite returning to the pitch last week. Given his time off, he'll need to work up his fitness and get a bench appearance or two before being pushed into major duty, but his presence will allow Mauricio Pochettino some wiggle room with what was a thin back line to open the season.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Spotted on grass Badiashile (hamstring) was seen on the grass during a training session Wednesday.
Impact Badiashile is still working on making his season debut after sitting out the last five months with a hamstring injury. He would need at minimum a full week of team training before becoming an option for the team again, leaving him as a heavy doubt for the London Derby clash on Oct 21 against Arsenal.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injury setback Badiashile suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury and is again training individually, reports football.london.
Impact Badiashile has been out since May with the injury and while he didn't opt for surgery, the recovery is still taking longer than expected. It's an injury you can't push and unfortunately for Badiashile, it seems like he went a little too hard when he wasn't ready. At this point, his return shouldn't be expected until the next international break.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not available Badiashile (hamstring) is out for Sunday's trip to Bournemouth, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Impact Badiashile won't return Sunday but is nearing a return and is training individually. The defender will hope to make a full return in the coming days and could be an option for Sunday's clash with Aston Villa. Badiashile figures to be a depth option for the most part, especially with Levi Colwill and Axel Disasi stepping into such major roles.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in training Badiashile (hamstring) returned to training over the break and could be an option for Sunday's trip to Bournemouth.
Impact Badiashile has been out since May with this injury and even considered surgery, so he may need multiple weeks of full training before he sees the pitch in the Premier League. Once ready to return, there will be a question of where he fits in the XI with Levi Colwill, Axel Disasi and Thiago Silva all starting the first four matches.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out through break Badiashile (hamstring) will not be an option until after the international break with manager Mauricio Pochettino telling reporters Tuesday, "We need to wait until after the intern...
Impact Badiashile started 10 of his 11 appearances for Chelsea last season, in which he registered one goal on six shots (two on target), 33 clearances and 16 interceptions. Once cleared to play, the defender should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return to training Badiashile (hamstring) is nearing the end of his rehabilitation and could return to training within the next few days.
Impact Badiashile is still about a week or two away from returning as he is close to coming back to training. He picked up his hamstring injury near the end of last season, which also ruled him out of preseason. When healthy, the defender will look to compete with Levi Colwill for the starting center back role since joining from Monaco in January.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to play Sunday Badiashile (hamstring) won't be an option against Liverpool on Sunday.
Impact According to the team, Badiashile is in the end stages of his recovery, so he could be ready to participate in training sooner rather than later. Even once cleared to play, the central defender is far from a lock to break into the starting XI, especially once Trevor Chalobah (undisclosed) is added to the mix. In the meantime, Levi Colwill and Thiago Silva are set to start versus Liverpool.
AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Missing preseason tour Badiashile (hamstring) will not be traveling with Chelsea for their preseason tour of the U.S., Bobby Vincent of Football.London reported Monday.
Impact Badiashile continues to recover from the hamstring injury he suffered in late May, and he'll remain in London to rehabilitate while the rest of his teammates travel for the preseason. Badiashile is hoping to be available by the start of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign in just under a month, and Wesley Fofana's recent ACL tear puts more pressure on Badiashile to return to fitness in Chelsea's central defense.
JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
