Chelsea recalled the 20-year-old from Dortmund in January only to then send him back out on loan to sister club Strasbourg.
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Anselmino is yet to start a game for the Ligue 1 side, playing just two minutes across his two substitute appearances due to his ongoing hamstring issue.
Speaking ahead of Strasbourg’s Coupe De France clash with Reims, O’Neil admitted the young defender is ‘frustrated’ by his situation.
“He is frustrated, but we won’t take any risks with him,” he said. “We want him available for the long-term, not just one or two matches.”