Chelsea Snubs Sierra Leonean Descendent Chalobah in U.S. Pre-Season Tour

Sierra Leonen Descendent Defensive Midfielder, Trevor Chalobah who plays for Premier League side Chelsea has been left out of the club’s Pre-season tour against his will.

The 25-year-old was a surprise exclusion when the squad for the five-match tour of the United States was confirmed on Monday, and Chelsea are expected to step up attempt to sell him.

But the former England Under-21 defender, who made 13 Premier League appearances last season after returning from a thigh injury, is understood to have been left shocked by his exclusion having started training under the new manager, Enzo Maresca.

Chalobah, who Originally hailed from Sierra Leone joined Chelsea at the age of nine and would therefore be bankable as pure profit for accounting purposes if sold, has several admirers in the Premier League and beyond.

But he is said to be determined not to rush to sign for the first team that makes an offer.