Rio Ferdinand has sent a clear message to Chelsea star Benoit Badiashile following the Blues' Champions League exit. The young French defender has missed Chelsea's four knockout games as he was one of the unfortunate four new signings to miss out on being named in the Champions League squad that was resubmitted ahead of the last-16.
Following his January arrival, Badiashile quickly cemented a place in the Chelsea backline alongside Thiago Silva. That consistent run with him helped the Blues keep three clean sheets across six successive Premier League starts. However, the return of the Champions League and injury comeback of Wesley Fofana halted his run of appearances.
Kalidou Koulibaly also shot up in the pecking order after his two displays in the Champions League last-16 tie against Borussia Dortmund. Badiashile started the two home games against Everton and Leeds last month but appearances since then have been scarce.
