Pochettino has £31m Chelsea answer to Chilwell issue and major injury blow

Latest Chelsea news as Mauricio Pochettino already knows the player he can use to fix the Ben Chilwell formation issue and ease worries about Romeo Lavia's injury

Ian Maatsen could be the perfect man for Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino to solve two major issues. Despite only playing 16 Premier League minutes so far this season, the Netherlands international has been a trending topic with his future firmly up for debate which has resulted in a major contract decision being made by the Blues.

With Chelsea again looking light in midfield, Maatsen can also be utilised in a central role which could see him finally break into the regular starting XI. In the Carabao Cup win over AFC Wimbledon, Maatsen was deployed at right wing-back which is a further testament to his versatility and why he can be an extremely valuable player Chelsea will want to keep hold of.

Giving him regular minutes will also surely ease any tensions in contract talks, especially with Manchester City showing a keen interest. Enquiries from the Premier League champions are sure to turn the head of any player and if Maatsen begins to feel like he isn't wanted at Stamford Bridge, a feeling he may already have given Chelsea had agreed to his departure, then a marquee transfer may be on the cards.

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