Leicester City’s young defender Ben Nelson has garnered interest from teams looking to take him on loan, but manager Enzo Maresca has decided to keep him with the squad to focus on his development, according to The Athletic.
Leicester City has a history of nurturing young talent, with players like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Hamza Choudhury making their mark in the first team. Ben Nelson is another promising prospect who has already made six appearances for the Foxes this season, in addition to his experience with the U21s and loan spells at Rochdale and Doncaster Rovers.
Despite interest from other clubs for a loan move, Maresca has opted to keep Nelson at Leicester City to work closely on his progress. While a loan spell in League One or League Two could benefit his development, the manager sees the value in developing him within the squad.
Maresca’s belief in Nelson’s potential, combined with the opportunity to learn from experienced players, makes a strong case for keeping him with the team. His recent appearances in Championship games indicate a step up in his development, and he will be aiming to continue gaining valuable experience as the season progresses.
