Having such a large squad is costing Chelsea dearly. After many trial and error attempts, it seems that Maresca has finally found his eleven, but not before leaving behind some more than notable players. The midfield formed by Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia is untouchable, with their substitutes having to find a life outside of London in order to progress. Cesare Casadei, one of the first strategic signings of the BlueCo era, might have to pack his bags to continue progressing.
According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, several Italian clubs will try to repatriate the midfielder in January. Teams like Juve or Monza would have already tested the possibility of obtaining the player’s loan. Maresca has counted on him little by little – he barely has 334 minutes in five games -, used mainly in the Conference League and the Carabao Cup, so Chelsea would not be closed to letting him leave in the next market, as long as he is not included a purchase option.
Outside the transalpine country they have also been interested in the player. As already mentioned ASBetis maintains him as one of their options for January, although it is not the priority. From Villamarín they probe the market in search of a means of guarantees with which to face the second round. Guido Rodríguez is the favorite, but the Italian also enters the list. In addition, and according to Di Marzio, Feyenoord from the Netherlands also asked about his situation.
Casadei was one of the first big signings of the Boehly and Eghbali era at Stamford Bridge. After shining in the U-20 World Cup with Italy, the team did not hesitate to place their trust in a bet that seemed safe, after acquiring him from Inter in exchange for 15 million euros. His first steps were taken through assignments; Reading, first, and Leicester, later. Curiously, it was with Maresca himself, at the King Power Stadium, with whom he stood out in the Championship last season. However, upon his return to Stamford Bridge with Pochettino his progress stalled.
The Italian is happy and very happy at Chelsea, but he wants to have minutes to continue developing in his career. A departure could help him in his mission: to be important for Maresca and dream of making his debut for Italy. Nobody doubts his quality, he is even considered one of the best Italian talents of the decade. Casadei wants more. (D)