Chelsea Recall Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors Loan Amid Defensive Injury Crisis

Chelsea have recalled 19-year-old defender Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Boca Juniors, with the Argentine centre-back set to join Enzo Maresca's squad immediately amid injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.

Chelsea have made the decision to recall Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Boca Juniors, with the 19-year-old defender set to join Enzo Maresca's squad with immediate effect. Anselmino will travel to London at the end of this week and is expected to begin training at Cobham from next week.

The recall comes as Chelsea navigate a defensive injury crisis, with Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile ruled out for an extended period. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the severity of the injuries, stating that both players will be sidelined for “a long period.”

Anselmino's return to Chelsea is a significant development, given his promising potential and the club's investment in his future. The Argentine centre-back signed a seven-year contract with Chelsea in a £15.6m deal, with the agreement including a loan spell at Boca Juniors for the 2024-25 season. However, with Chelsea's defensive options depleted, Anselmino has been recalled early to provide reinforcements for Maresca's squad.