Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will already be assessing which players in the current squad will fit his style of play, and incoming Blue Dastan Satpaev is eager to leave an impression on his future boss.
Alonso may be in attendance for Chelsea vs Tottenham, where the squad will be looking to make an impression on the Spaniard going into next season.
Alongside the need to add some experienced players to the first team, there is a plethora of young talent which any manager would be excited to work alongside.
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Dastan Satpaev desperate to impress Xabi Alonso in Chelsea pre-season
One of those set to join this summer is Dastan Satpaev, and he is promising a great deal following his fantastic start to senior football with Kairat Almaty.
Satpaev scored in the Champions League this season, and according to Scout in Eurasia, is keen to make an impression on Alonso when he joins up for the pre-season camp.
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He said: “Sources close to the player say that Dastan Satpaev is very excited about Chelsea’s training camp, which will take place in early July.
“They insist that he will do everything possible to impress Xabi Alonso and, if necessary, is ready to tear holes in the net with his shots.”
Liam Rosenior reportedly communicated he wanted Satpaev in his squad for next season, clearly making an impression on the former Blues manager.
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Satpaev in hot form this season
The Kazakhstani Premier League season ended in October, and the 17-year-old scored six goals in the last five games of the campaign.
In the new season, which started in March, he recovered from early injury woes to now register seven goal contributions in 11 league games.
Satpaev is working alongside Reece James’ family in order to adapt and get ready for what will meet him playing at the top level of European football.
It remains to be seen what next season will look like for the youngster, although a loan move to Strasbourg to replace Emanuel Emegha would be realistic and beneficial.
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