‘Chelsea to terminate Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s contract’ – fans explode
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was handed a rare start in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Copenhagen in their recent Conference League clash.
Chelsea secured a vital advantage in their Round of 16 tie with a hard-fought victory on 6 March. After a goalless first half, captain Reece James broke the deadlock with a stunning outside-the-box strike, and Enzo Fernandez doubled the lead shortly after. Despite a late goal from Copenhagen, the Blues held on for the win.
It was Dewsbury-Hall’s first start since the FA Cup tie against Brighton on 8 February, but the 26-year-old’s performance left much to be desired. The midfielder struggled to make an impact, and his display failed to impress fans.
Everton had been linked with a move for Dewsbury-Hall during the January transfer window, but no deal materialised. After his underwhelming performance against Copenhagen, many Chelsea supporters have voiced their doubts about his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
| Match statistics | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall |
| Minutes played | 90+ |
| Key passes | 0 |
| Ground duels (won) | 6 (3) |
| Possession lost | 11 |
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could leave Chelsea after limited playing time
The midfielder has managed just 179 minutes of Premier League action this season, with the majority of his appearances coming as a substitute or in the Conference League.
Last month, former Man United chief scout Mick Brown exclusively told Football Insider that Chelsea are likely to lower their asking price for Dewsbury-Hall after failing to secure a sale in the winter transfer window.
West Ham had shown interest in signing Dewsbury-Hall on a loan deal, but it seems as if Chelsea were only looking for a permanent sale at the time.
The Conference League tie against Copenhagen was seen as an opportunity for him to prove himself, but his performance in the match failed to make a significant impact, increasing the likelihood of his departure this summer.
Chelsea fans growing impatient with Dewsbury-Hall amid underwhelming displays
Enzo Maresca brought the midfielder to Stamford Bridge for £30 million after an impressive season with Leicester, where Dewsbury-Hall had become a key figure under him. However, his time at Chelsea has been far less impactful, and the frustration is growing among supporters.
He had interest from numerous Premier League clubs in the January window, but it remains to be seen whether those clubs reignite their interest , especially if Chelsea want to recoup anything similar to the £30 million they paid.
Fans have lost patience with the midfielder after his latest performance, with some calling for the club to “terminate KDH’s contract immediately” and others saying that he has been a “useless signing” who should be sold as soon as possible.