Axel Disasi Talks About Tough Chelsea Spell
Axel Disasi has broken his silence on a challenging period at Chelsea, where he was frozen out of the squad before securing a winter loan to West Ham United.
The 27-year-old French defender, who made the €45 million move to Stamford Bridge in 2023, spent the first half of this season in the infamous “bomb squad” under Enzo Maresca, failing to make a single appearance.
Disasi recently spoke to a sports publication, where he reflected on his exile and admitted the mental toll was significant: “If I say everything, maybe I will get into trouble, but it was tough.”
“It was very tough to be watching every single week, every single weekend the games on the [television].”
He credited his family for helping him maintain professionalism and fitness during the months spent on the sidelines.
Since his €2 million loan to London Stadium in February, Disasi’s fortunes have shifted. He has become a mainstay in Nuno Espirito Santo’s defense, helping the Hammers secure eight points in five starts as they battle to escape the relegation zone.
While his Chelsea contract means he will be with the Blues until 2029, Disasi is focused on the present: “I try to enjoy every moment because I know it’s not guaranteed.”
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