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'We all make mistakes' - Enzo Maresca makes Ben Chilwell admission after bringing Chelsea vice-captain in from the cold against Barrow in the Carabao Cup

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<p>Chilwell had been out of favour during the pre-season, with Maresca reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-ben-chilwell-transfer-decision-links-jose-mourinho-galatasaray-not-wanted-enzo-maresca/blt7c4f4921ea71dd09" target="_blank">encouraging him to seek a new club. </a>The defender was relegated to what was dubbed a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-pfa-push-for-bomb-squads-blues-banish-raheem-sterling-ben-chilwell/blt1832026841ea2a0b" target="_blank">"bomb squad,"</a> a group of high-profile players considered surplus to the team’s needs.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>On Tuesday night, Chilwell made his long-awaited return to competitive action for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-christopher-nkunku-hat-trick-joao-felix-shimmers-league-two-carabao-cup/bltb6a6defe85e2bead" target="_blank">Chelsea during their 5-0 Carabao Cup</a> demolition of Barrow at Stamford Bridge. Starting the match on the bench, the 27-year-old was introduced at halftime, replacing Malo Gusto. He put in an impressive shift and is now <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/situation-chelsea-boss-enzo-maresca-u-turn-ben-chilwell-plans-transfer-exile/bltfb5fb480af4d7a9f#cs39fdb6b164dcf276" target="_blank">primed for some more action</a> over the weekend in the Premier League.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>When asked if Chilwell would feature more regularly moving forward, Maresca stated: "Yes, at the moment we need him, why not? I said already many times and I will say again that, as long as Chilly is with us, he is a Chelsea player. And if we need him, we give him a chance and minutes."</p><p>The answer was followed up with another question which asked if the manager regretted instructing Chilwell to look for a new club. He replied: "We all make mistakes. Probably yes; probably no. I am here to make decisions. Sometimes they are good decisions and sometimes they are not good. The only thing I can say is that there is not any bad intention from me. It is just to see things and try to think about the best things for the club."</p>

WHAT MARESCA SAID

<p>Maresca’s change of heart reflects his willingness to reassess his earlier decisions, especially as the team continues to navigate a gruelling schedule across multiple competitions. Now, it remains to be seen if Maresca walks the talk and hands an opportunity to Chilwell against Brighton at Stamford Bridge this Saturday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHILWELL?

'We all make mistakes' - Enzo Maresca makes Ben Chilwell admission after bringing Chelsea vice-captain in from the cold against Barrow in the Carabao Cup | Goal.com

Enzo Maresca almost admitted to his mistake of exiling Ben Chilwell as the Chelsea vice-captain is set for a new lease of life at Stamford Bridge.

&apos;We all make mistakes&apos; - Enzo Maresca makes Ben Chilwell admission after bringing Chelsea vice-captain in from the cold against Barrow in the Carabao Cup