Chelsea maintain a Premier League star in very excessive regard, and it’s believed they’re ready to battle for his companies, as these inside Stamford Bridge imagine he might be an crucial addition to the squad.
Chelsea prioritise centre-back with Wesley Fofana out for an extended interval
Enzo Maresca confirmed the information that Chelsea supporters actually did not need to hear, with mainstay centre-back Wesley Fofana going through a prolonged absence for the second time in his profession on the membership.
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The Frenchman has partnered Levi Colwill to sensible impact to date this season, however Maresca will now must cope with out him for a really very long time, which might even be for the remainder of this season, regardless of Chelsea’s boss initially predicting he’d miss simply “three, 4, or 5 weeks”.
“Sadly, he might be out for the season, so we do not know precisely for the complete season, however sadly he might be out for a part of the season,” mentioned Maresca on Fofana’s damage at Chelsea.
“And we’re collectively right here since we begin, and each time you ask me about Wes, I mentioned many occasions that I am in love with Wes.
Chelsea’s subsequent Premier League fixtures | Date |
|---|---|
Bournemouth (dwelling) | January 14 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers (dwelling) | January 20 |
Man Metropolis (away) | January 25 |
West Ham (away) | February 3 |
Brighton (away) | February 14 |
“I used to be in love with Wes, additionally as a result of Wes is that sort of defender that provides you the possibility to press and be aggressive and to depart him 1v1 with Watkins on pitch.
“We did precisely the identical when Wes was injured with Benoit Badiashile, 1v1 with Solanke on pitch, they usually can cope with that, and it’s totally tough to seek out that sort of defender, however now sadly each are injured. We’re looking for totally different options, however for positive for us Wes is a large loss.”
Chelsea are believed to be prioritising a centre-back in January, even earlier than Fofana’s damage, however there are additionally some recommendations that they’ve their eyes on reinforcing their ahead choices.
Ipswich City star Liam Delap is a goal for Chelsea, they usually’ve had some contact together with his membership within the construct as much as this window (Simon Phillips).
Chelsea view Newcastle star Isak as “key” potential signing
In accordance with studies out of Spain, Newcastle United star Alexander Isak is on their striker shortlist too. It’s believed Chelsea view Isak as a possible “key” signing for Maresca, they usually’re “able to compete” with Atlético Madrid and Arsenal for his signature.
The Magpies will demand a price ticket of round £99 million, or maybe much more going by different studies, which is hardly stunning given Isak is arguably the division’s finest centre-forward proper now.
“Alex is a world-class expertise,” mentioned Newcastle boss Eddie Howe just lately.
“The way in which he took his targets, he has that coolness and composure only a few have. Once you add into the combination his technical abilities, I feel he is bought all of it. He has distinctive abilities, and the problem is to get him into the sport as a lot as we are able to. Earlier within the season we weren’t doing that, however now the group are performing a lot better.
“He is a participant with an actual confidence and we’re seeing a return to his actually finest ranges – that is highlighted by the targets he has scored.”
