Reports from Italy have claimed that there is one current first team player who manager Mauricio Pochettino actually has little faith in.

According to TVPlay, the boss is unconvinced by defender Benoit Badiashile, with AC Milan reportedly considering making a move for the Frenchman.

Badiashile has seen injuries disrupt his season so far at Stamford Bridge, with that unfortunately now being a bit of a story of his time at Chelsea.

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Ever since making his £35m move from Monaco just over a year ago, the defender has probably been unavailable due to injury more than he has been available for selection.

When he has been fit this season though, it is fair to say the Frenchman has not lived up to expectation when part of what has been a chop and change backline.

Pundits have frequently called him out for poor performances this season, and it is likely he has dropped below Levi Colwill in the pecking order when everyone was fit.

Pochettino not convinced by Badiashile

The England international played his part in a resolute defensive display last weekend against Manchester City, with him and Axel Disasi impressing in particular.

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The position is likely to undergo some change over the summer, with a number of current players likely to be on the move.

It is expected that we are in the final few months of Thiago Silva’s tenure at the club, with him seeming to be out of the best possible line-up at this stage.

Even though Trevoh Chalobah made his first appearance of the season at the weekend, it is still likely he is sold after not being in favour with the manager.

Now, reports are stating that Badiashile could be added to that list, with Pochettino not having faith in his prospects for the future.

It is likely that the Frenchman will be given a chance to impress when fully fit before any decisions are made on his future.

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