The theme of versatility and physicality continued when Maresca was asked about Veiga, who has had a much bigger role than anyone might have imagined when he was (seemingly) randomly signed from FC Basel this summer.

With Romeo Lavia not back from injury during the early part of last week, Casadei played the full 90 minutes as the Blues thrashed Barrow in the EFL Cup third round.

The 21-year-old midfielder failed to make a start for Chelsea after his Leicester loan was cut-short and missed out on winning the Championship under Enzo Maresca.

Enzo Maresca spoke to the TNT Sports cameras ahead of kickoff in tonight’s game against Gent, and his comments about Cesare Casadei were very interesting.It was quite subtle, but when asked what

Chelsea midfielder, Cesare Casadei, has made it clear he is not thinking of leaving the club next year. Casadei had revealed his decision to stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer when he had the option of going out on loan.

This Chelsea flop has admitted that speaking to Enzo Maresca played a massive role in his transfer decision this summer.