‘It is good if he plays’ – Chelsea boss explains how youngster can improve

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hinted defender Matt Miazga could be sent out on loan to further his development.

The American joined the Blues in January from New York Red Bulls, making his debut in the 4-0 win at Aston Villa late in the season.

He also started the following game, at Swansea, but was substituted at half-time and has not featured in a Chelsea shirt since.

Miazga was not involved in the pre-season games against Liverpool, Real Madrid and AC Milan and Conte believes the 21-year-old needs game time.

“Miazga is a young player with good technique,” Conte told Chelsea’s official website.

“He is working very well on the physical aspect. On the tactical aspect he can improve a lot but he is improving with this work and in this moment of his career it is good if he plays to improve, to grow his experience.

“You can improve only if you play, [if] you get a lot of games during the season. But he is a good guy with great athletic ability and I am very happy with him.”