Chelsea's Ben Chilwell Joins Crystal Palace on Loan Until Season's End

The 28-year-old defender seeks first-team opportunities after limited appearances under Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

Ben Chilwell, a former Chelsea captain, has moved to Crystal Palace on a six-month loan deal to secure regular playing time.
The England international was part of Chelsea's 'bomb squad,' a group of players deemed surplus to requirements by manager Enzo Maresca.
Chilwell has only made one appearance for Chelsea this season, a League Cup match in September, following his exclusion from the first team.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner sees Chilwell as a versatile option for his defense, capable of playing as a left-back, left-sided center-back, or wing-back.
Chilwell, under contract with Chelsea until 2027, expressed excitement about joining a club he described as 'going in a great direction.'