Benoit Badiashile struggles for playing time at Napoli on loan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile has made only ten minutes of appearances since joining Napoli on loan, with the season now a month old. Italian sources suggest that despite his limited playtime, Badiashile possesses significant talent and his opportunity to start may come soon. Chelsea fans are encouraged to remain patient as he adjusts. Napoli paid a €3 million loan fee for Badiashile, who has a €27 million buy clause in his contract. Reports indicate the defender’s performance has yet to impress manager Max Allegri since he has not had a chance to showcase his skills.
- •Badiashile has played only ten minutes for Napoli this season.
- •Napoli paid a €3m loan fee for the defender.
- •There is a €27m buy clause in his deal.
- •Sources indicate Badiashile's chances to start may come soon.
- •Chelsea is reportedly in search of a central midfielder.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — “His time will come” – Chelsea fans shouldn’t panic over defender’s struggle for starts
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