What went wrong for Chelsea's Kendry Paez?
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Key points
- Paez made his first Chelsea appearance for the Under-21s three years after signing, as a substitute in a 4-1 win at Arsenal on Saturday
- New manager Xabi Alonso has indicated the midfielder is not part of his plans; FIFA rules prevented a loan move abroad
- The Ecuadorian international, signed for £17.27m aged 16, has struggled on loan spells at Strasbourg and River Plate
AI summary
Kendry Paez finally took the field in Chelsea colours on Saturday, more than three years after the club agreed to sign him from Independiente del Valle. The 19-year-old midfielder came off the bench in the Under-21s' victory over Arsenal, marking his competitive debut for the Blues after Xabi Alonso signalled he was surplus to requirements.
Once regarded as one of South America's brightest young talents, Paez has failed to fulfil his early promise. Loan spells at Strasbourg and River Plate yielded minimal impact, with concerns raised about his attitude and application. His former Strasbourg manager criticised his commitment, while sources in Argentina expressed similar reservations about his performances and professionalism during his time at River Plate.
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What's gone wrong for Chelsea talent Kendry Paez?
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