Chelsea want Ethan Ampadu to gain more experience at centre-back ahead of a Stamford Bridge return, the Wales international's manager for the new season has revealed.
Ampadu, 21, has gone out on a season-long loan to Italy once again, joining Serie A side Spezia having spent the previous term at Venezia. Whether his best position is in defence or midfield has long been a talking point.
Spezia manager Luca Gotti has now revealed that Chelsea want him to play their versatile loanee at centre-back as they expect him to return to London next year.