Kendry Paez plays for Chelsea Under-21s after troubled loan spells

Attacking midfielder Kendry Paez made his long-awaited debut for Chelsea's Under-21 team as a substitute in a recent match against Arsenal. Three years after Chelsea signed Paez from Independiente del Valle, the 19-year-old has struggled to establish himself in the first team, prompting concerns about his development. Recently, new manager Xabi Alonso indicated that Paez was not included in his plans, leading to a reclassification of the player to academy status. Previous loan spells in France and Argentina ended without significant impact, raising questions about his future at Chelsea.

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