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Why Ben Chilwell was turned down by Borussia Dortmund as full-back attempted to leave Chelsea after being frozen out by Enzo Maresca

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<p>Chilwell has been struggling with injuries since last season, and the once highly-rated left-back has become surplus to Enzo Maresca's squad this season. The England international only made 21 appearances for Chelsea last season and the Italian boss <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-enzo-maresca-brutal-transfer-message-ben-chilwell-defender-struggles/blt7c427c8e0b2d71ab" target="_blank">encouraged him to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://sport.sky.de/transfer/news/34132/13238257/ben-chilwell-vom-fc-chelsea-wurde-dem-bvb-im-sommer-angeboten" target="_blank"><em>Sky Germany</em></a> have now reported that Chilwell was offered to Borussia Dortmund in the summer as they had been looking for a left-back following the sale of Tom Rothe to Union Berlin. Ultimately, the Bundesliga team decided against adding a new left-back and instead gave highly regarded rookie Almugera Kabar, 18, a chance to serve as a backup.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Dortmund may still decide to change their minds about adding a new left-back during the winter transfer window, according to the report. Ian Maatsen made a significant impression for Dortmund when they brought him in on loan from Chelsea in January of last year.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The England international is planning to make a move in January and it could be possible that Dortmund may reconsider their position from the summer. Chilwell has been linked with a number of clubs including Napoli and Manchester United.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHILWELL?

Why Ben Chilwell was turned down by Borussia Dortmund as full-back attempted to leave Chelsea after being frozen out by Enzo Maresca | Goal.com Nigeria

Borussia Dortmund reportedly turned down the chance to sign Chelsea outcast Ben Chilwell after the left-back was frozen out of the squad.