Italy Under-21 head coach, Carmine Nunziata has urged Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei to leave Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window if he fails to secure more playing time under manager Enzo Maresca.
Casadei joined Chelsea from Inter Milan in 2022 but only made his senior debut for the Blues in January following loan spells at Reading and Leicester City, who were managed by Maresca last term.
The 21-year-old turned down the opportunity to leave Chelsea on loan in the summer.
But he is yet to play in the Premier League for Chelsea this season under Maresca.
His only appearances for Maresca’s side came against Barrow in the Carabao Cup and in the Europa Conference League clash against Gent.
However, Nunziata believes Casadei will need to leave the Premier League west London club in the next transfer window if he fails to get regular playing time.
“Last year Cesare had a good first part with Leicester, then he went to Chelsea and played little,” Nunziata told Rai Radio 1 Sport.
“This year they kept him there, I advised him to see how it goes until January, otherwise it’s right to look around for another solution.
“The important thing is that the boys play. If they find a team in Italy, even better.”
EPL: Italy coach advises Chelsea star to leave Maresca’s side
