"Chelsea's summer window arrived with excitement and expectations but not every signing has hit the ground running. Among the newcomers, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has come under scrutiny. After failing to register a goal or assist in his first seven appearances, questions are mounting about his impact. Football Insider has reported Chelsea's stance on January plans for the young winger, and the club's internal thinking offers insight into how they balance investment in youth with competitive pressure at Stamford Bridge."
"At just 21 years old, he was viewed as one of Chelsea's projects for the future, yet early returns have been underwhelming. Chelsea want to give Gittens more time at the club Chelsea's coaching staff, under Enzo Maresca, have been patient, however. Gittens is adjusting to a new league, a new country, and the physical demands of English football. Despite the underwhelming start, Chelsea have apparently told insiders they do not plan to send Gittens out on loan in January."
"This suggests they regard him not as redundant, but as part of the longer-term rotation on the left flank, especially in competition with Alejandro Garnacho, who has impressed more visibly so far. Gittens has to start performing to get a more prominent role Jamie Gittens of Chelsea (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) The club's decision will likely be weighed against the success or failure of his performances across the next months."
Chelsea signed Jamie Bynoe-Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in the summer as a 21-year-old prospect. He has failed to register a goal or assist in his first seven appearances. Coaching staff under Enzo Maresca have shown patience while he adjusts to a new league, country and the physical demands of English football. The club has informed insiders that they do not plan to loan him out in January. Chelsea intend for Bynoe-Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho to compete for the left-wing positions. The club will reassess the plan if performances do not improve over the coming months.
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