Chelsea vs Hull Predicted Lineup - New Chelsea Signings Injured
Chelsea vs Hull Predicted Lineup - New Chelsea Signings Injured
The international break has seen the furore around club football weaken a little as fans focus on the hopes of their nations. Despite that, the world of transfers and domestic teams never goes away as Chelsea learned with a new report that should prove slightly worrisome following some of the failures of the squad in recent seasons.
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Nizaar Kinsella’s Report
When asked about the Blues and their plans for the midfield, Nizaar Kinsella stated that the side are “open” to signing a midfielder in the winter transfer window. What raises eyebrows is that this mentality could change, the reporter indicates that the team might continue with their current core if stability is found in the middle of the field.
Named specifically are young prospects Reggie Watson and Madhi Nicoll-Jazuli who are youth players, with the hope being that they can be deemed as useful fringe players who could fill in the gaps. The core of the report is that Moises Caicedo’s return is expected to correct course, but that may be too ambitious.
The Last Word
This report will read as quite worrisome to some fans and for good reason. We’re only 12 months removed from a similar situation where the squad was short of centre-back options. The sporting directors went on to spend most of January dawdling and failing to bring in a senior option before panic-recalling Mamadou Sarr, who was too young and unprepared to make an impact in the Premier League and Champions League.
If Chelsea opt to avoid signing a midfielder in the January window, they could face some of the same problems. Their midfield currently looks very weak and lacking in depth. Trusting Romeo Lavia, Reece James, and Caicedo to remain healthy is a big ask, which would put huge pressure on Valentin Barco, an ageing Jordan Henderson, and the two prospects mentioned earlier to perform in a high-pressure situation.
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