"What a story it would be if I went to the World Cup after I was in the [Chelsea] bomb squad and everyone had counted me out 12 months prior. It would just be the biggest middle finger to so many people, which to me is a motivation. Chelsea were honest with me and there's no resentment, but of course I've got an ego, so it would be a nice feeling to prove some people wrong."
"and Chilwell confirmed he has spoken to the German regarding his chances. 'Probably 99 out of 100 people are saying, 'No, he's not going, and it is impossible to go to the World Cup', he said. 'We've had conversations since he's got the job at England. I'll try and word it right - it has been said that it's not out of the equation.'"
Ben Chilwell has restarted his career at Strasbourg after leaving Chelsea following an injury-plagued end at Stamford Bridge. He was exiled to Chelsea's 'bomb squad' under Enzo Maresca and chose to move to France to rebuild his form. Chilwell won the Champions League in 2021 but suffered ACL and hamstring injuries that led to exclusion from club and country. He views a World Cup place as unlikely but is determined to create the opportunity and has discussed chances with Thomas Tuchel. Strasbourg sit fifth in Ligue 1 and Chilwell has played in all but two league matches this season. He insists he has no issues with Maresca.
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