As reported by French outlet L’Equipe, Kurt Zouma is considering his Chelsea future carefully as he seeks a return to regular first team football.
What’s the word?
Since returning from injury in January, Zouma has made just one Premier League appearance, playing just two minutes of Chelsea’s big victory over Arsenal last weekend.
Now he’s been left considering his Chelsea future and is set for talks with the club in the summer. When asked about his future he revealed he desires more first team football.
As quoted by L’Equipe, Zouma said:
We’ll have to see how the second half of the season goes. The team is the priority: first of all, to be champions! After that, yes, we’ll have to talk, because I’m young, and it’s at my age that you have to play the most. I’m going to have to play if I want to achieve my objectives and get back into the France team.
It’s at least honest and his words are unlikely to cause ire amongst the Chelsea support, who must understand the defender’s ambition.
Is he good enough for more?
Kurt Zouma has the potential to be a regular fixture in the Chelsea defence for years to come. At the age of just 22, he already looks the complete package; strong in the air, strong in the tackle, pacy and composed.
His ambition to seek more first team football is admirable and that desire should be rewarded by Conte. Perhaps wrapping the league up with games to spare will give the Italian manager breathing room to give him more top-flight time.
What’s certain though is that Conte should seek to address the concerns of Zouma and offer assurances he has a bright future at Stamford Bridge.
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