Ben Chilwell staying at Chelsea is critically important

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea celebrates during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg two match between Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge on March 07, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea celebrates during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg two match between Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge on March 07, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) /
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Many could make the argument that these two make up the best wing-back duo in all of world football. Despite the fact that Chilwell’s time in west London has been hampered due to injury, his influence was he has been on the pitch is second to none.

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Whether it was his display in Porto against Pep Guardiola or the match-saving performance against West Ham United earlier in the season, Chilwell’s inclusion into this squad long-term is vital to sustained success. Goals have been difficult to come by recently, but there are few left-wing backs that are better than creating those chances for others. At the age of just 26, Chilwell has aspirations of potentially making his name known on the national stage.

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The west Londoners will be at the center of all of it, helping the Englishmen take his game to the next level against the best of the best around the world. The Blues’ No. 21 is a special talent, and while the mood around the club is not exactly sky-high at the moment, they now have secured a prominent piece that wants to be at the club long-term.