‘Difficult choice’ looms for Chelsea as Ian Maatsen issues warning about a decline in playing time

After a brilliant season on loan in the Championship, the 21-year-old had plenty of interest from clubs in the summer, but he turned down a permanent transfer to Burnley to stay at Chelsea and challenge for a starting spot.

Despite seeing action as a substitute seven times for a total of 107 minutes this season, Maatsen has failed to earn a starting spot in the Premier League.