Chelsea has managed to secure only four points from its first four Premier League matches of the season. Their latest loss was a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.
This setback has left them trailing leaders Manchester City by eight points already. Chilwell believes that he is one of the individuals responsible for elevating the team’s performance.
“It is such a young and new squad. It’s inexperienced in a way. There’s a new manager trying to impart his ideas and it is down to me and Reece [James, captain] to take on responsibility and be leaders in the group and guide the ship a little bit,” he told reporters while on England duty.
“Especially in the last few weeks in what could be seen as a bit of a tough time. I kind of just try to guide the ship through that, stay confident and know what talent we have in the squad. We are confident and also have a great manager. We are very aware [of what’s wrong] but confident we can turn it around very quickly.”
Despite facing challenges early in the season, the English international has been thoroughly impressed by the work of coach Mauricio Pochettino, who took charge of the team in the summer.
“What the manager has come in and done is brilliant,” he added. “We have all bought into what he is trying to do at the club. With such a young, exciting squad. I think it will be a good future. With a bit more patience, we will come good.”
After international duty with England, Chilwell and his Blues teammates will return to Premier League action with a game against Bournemouth on September 17.