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Maresca facing huge decision on Chelsea signing Anselmino

Zack Oaten
Maresca to make huge decision on Chelsea signing Anselmino who could slide into defence
Maresca to make huge decision on Chelsea signing Anselmino who could slide into defenceAction Plus
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has a huge decision to make on new signing Aaron Anselmino .

The young defender completed a £15.6m transfer to Chelsea in August but immediately returned to Boca Juniors on a loan deal. He has now arrived in West London and will join training with Enzo Maresca's team from next week. 

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Maresca will consider whether the 19-year-old, who has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge, can automatically earn a place in his backline due to the club's current injury crisis. 

Argentine legend Juan Roman Riquelme and Boca president told <i>ESPN</i>: “He has developed a lot. With the growth, the head that he has and the desire to learn that he shows, he is on his way to being a great footballer.

"He is going to be a player for the national team. He is going to compete with the centre-backs.”