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CHELSEA star Benoit Badiashile could be set for a January exit, according to reports.

The Frenchman, 23, has struggled for game time this season under Enzo Maresca.

Benoit Badiashile has been linked with a Chelsea exit
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Benoit Badiashile has been linked with a Chelsea exitCredit: Rex

Badiashile has been a regular in the cups, starting every Europa Conference League and Carabao Cup tie thus far.

But in the Premier League he has been limited to just one 37-minute cameo.

According to Italian outlet , Badiashile has attracted interest from Serie A giants Juventus.

Thiago Motta's side are eager to strengthen their back-line in January, following long-term injuries suffered by Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal.

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It's claimed that Juve would be interested in a permanent or loan switch in order to bring Badiashile in.

The centre-back cost the Blues £35million when he signed from Monaco nearly two years ago.

He has since played 41 times for Chelsea in all competitions, having suffered with groin and hamstring injuries.

This season boss Maresca has preferred Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana as his centre-back pairing.

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While he also has Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi to call upon.

The Blues have so far defied pre-season expectations and sit third in the Premier League.

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Last time out they drew 1-1 with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Following the international break they return to action next Saturday, when they travel to Maresca's former club Leicester.

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