Three clubs that should go for Ben Chilwell in the summer 

Ben Chilwell has been one of the standout players for Leicester City this term
Ben Chilwell has been one of the standout players for Leicester City this term

The Three Lions demolished minnows Montenegro on 15 November, 2019, a game starring sensational performances from the forwards in Harry Kane, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Marcus Rashford.

But, one display that caught the eye, just as it's been doing all season thus far, was that of Ben Chilwell's. The left-back wasn't messing about, as he recorded a hat-trick of assists inside the opening 25 minutes of the game to epitomise the proposition he is when given the license to express.

Groomed at Leicester City since 2010, Chilwell made his debut for the club in December 2016. However, it's his exploits this season that have drawn various plaudits from across the globe.

Three assists and a memorable goal in just 10 appearances in the Premier League have ensured a benchmark, but there's a lot more to the 22-year-old's game. In Brendan Rodgers' system that aids full backs on the counter and allows them to pervade spaces in inverted positions, Chilwell has been a real beneficiary.

He's got ample time to pick his crosses, which are more often than not, whipped in with real venom and purpose. To add to the comfort under this approach, the Milton Keynes-born defender utilises his pace to run with the ball, interchange quick passes and beat opposing players with aplomb.

He plays over 1.4 key passes per game on average, besides boasting a fine tackle rate of 1.2 and 2.1 clearances.

Of course, this level of prominence, dominance and consistency would alarm the big clubs across Europe. Chilwell's all-round acumen, attacking prowess and link-up capabilities are a unique yet rare commodity in modern-day football.

On that note, we analyse three clubs that should be aiming to lure the youngster away from the King Power.


#3 Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur can bolster their attacking outlet by signing young Chilwell
Tottenham Hotspur can bolster their attacking outlet by signing young Chilwell

Ben Davies and Danny Rose aren't the worst left-back pairing in the world, but while one is plagued with injuries and moments of intermittent displays, the other isn't quite the same while going forward as he is defending.

Davies is a decent option, but unless his conduct is nice, narrow and compact, the left-back struggles to keep pace or watch his back. Rose's story on the contrary, is quite eerie. Amid serious speculation over his future, the Englishman was almost certain to leave the Lilywhites, but no move materialized.

He's now back playing for the club, but with the team owning a host of contract rebels such as Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen among others, it'd be better to start afresh.

Ryan Sessegnon is a viable option, but Mauricio Pochettino seems to have the youngster plying his trades in a role much further forward.

Hence, an offer for Ben Chilwell - the more all-round product - should be placed.

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#2 Manchester City

Pep Guardiola doesn't seem to trust Benjamin Mendy completely, yet
Pep Guardiola doesn't seem to trust Benjamin Mendy completely, yet

Manchester City have already lost thrice this season in the league, and a prime reason for the same has been the frightening list of injuries.

Aymeric Laporte, arguably the club's best center-half, has been a huge miss for the Cityzens. Injuries to David Silva, Ederson and Leroy Sane amongst other setbacks have dented their hopes of retaining the title.

A blow to Oleksandr Zinchenko was a bad news as well, meaning the fragile Benjamin Mendy - who is yet to really announce himself as a Manchester City player - would man the left back spot.

Zinchenko isn't a full-fledged full back, while Mendy, besides the major injury setbacks, doesn't seem to have found Guardiola's reliance on himself. Summer signing Angelino was given the nod against both Liverpool and Southampton.

Amid such uncertainty, dishing out the money for Ben Chilwell wouldn't be a bad idea. This would not only result in an English addition, but also an in-form candidate who could thrive under this complex system.

The City fullbacks don't necessarily hug the touchline or spend a lot of time defending. They're allowed to make knifing runs, besides the usual freedom. In the attritional style of winning the ball back, probably none other than Ben Chilwell would thrive as much.

#1 Chelsea

Chelsea FC v AFC Ajax: Group H - UEFA Champions League
Chelsea FC v AFC Ajax: Group H - UEFA Champions League

Chelsea's young battalion has robbed the headlines this season for all the right reasons, but one area where Frank Lampard requires reinforcements is at left back.

Marcos Alonso, although deadly down the firing end of the pitch, is far from the player who offers pace on the table without the ball. The fans seem to have lost patience with the Spaniard, and his recent displays make for grim reading.

Emerson has been a revelation down the left-hand side of the Chelsea back line, but he needs serious competition and more importantly, a back up or even a player to mutually develop with.

Chilwell, as published in various dailies and tabloids across the English landscape, seems to be Lampard's realistic target come summer. He'd be a fantastic addition to Chelsea, who seem to be tailoring young talents every now and then.

With either Christian Pulisic or Callum Hudson-Odoi down the same flank, Chilwell would also enjoy playing with a more pacy forward line, a side that probably moves the ball quicker than any other team in the division.

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Edited by Kingshuk Kusari