Entering the January transfer window, the main position seems to be the focus of attention Enzo Maresca The team is at the center back position, with Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashle currently out due to serious injuries. Axel Disasi linked with transfer.

However, center back is not the only position chelsea The team is struggling to find cover as Romeo Lavia struggles to stay healthy for the second straight season.

Only manage Participate 1 time in the 2023/24 election campaignLavia is doing better this season; Appeared 12 timescontributed 1 assist and played a total of 588 minutes.

Seen this before Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo The midfield is heavily relied upon, with other options such as Cesare Cassady, Kani Chukwuemeka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Renato Vega, in Mares Card has not been trusted to play these roles in the Premier League.

But with the transfer window open, Chelsea may recall a loan player, as they have already done with Trevor Chalobah, to provide depth at centre-back to provide competition and depth in midfield.

This is more important than signature Kobe Minu From Manchester United…

Chelsea pursue Kobe Minu

Chelsea have Related to Mainoo’s actions His Manchester United contract talks have reached an “impasse” in recent weeks.

The 19-year-old midfielder has made 18 appearances for Manchester United so far this season, playing a total of 1,297 minutes without scoring or assisting.

That said, he could leave the Red Devils behind, with the Stamford Bridge side “leading the race” for the England international’s signature.

But, given the form of Caicedo and Fernandez, do they really need him? Arguably not, especially when they may already have their own Mainoo.

Chelsea’s own Kobe Manu

Andre Santos is currently on loan to Chelsea’s French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg for the 2024/25 season. 17 appearances so far this seasonscored 7 goals and provided 1 assist. It’s safe to say his performance was pretty impressive.

The 20-year-old Brazilian was signed back to join the team in the 2023 summer transfer window Cost approximately £13 million From Vasco da Gama, Brazil. since then, He has yet to play a senior game For the Blues.

Like Mainu, Santos is seen as a box-to-box midfielder with the ability to get deep into the backfield, link up play and break through defenses in build-up play, while also having the ability to reach the penalty area, score goals and attack. Provide output for his team.

Chelsea may consider bringing Santos back on loan given the cost of bringing Mainu to the club. He has outperformed the Englishman so far this season and has been rightly called “one man war machine” scout Jacek Kulig said in the past.

When analyzing Santos’ indicators, you can clearly see his ability to influence all aspects of the game, possessing the progressive qualities required in midfield, creativity to break through defenses, a nose for goals when reaching the penalty area and the ability to defend duels to protect himself The team’s defense.

While Mainu has shown great resistance to pressure, often seamlessly carrying the ball through midfield in tight spaces, Santos has the ability to do this while also providing more opportunities to lose possession, allowing the ball to be recovered more frequently, Even showed leadership traits on the field.

Recalling Santos would provide Chelsea with excellent midfield depth. However, if Lavia does manage to stay fit for the remainder of the season, the young Brazilian may struggle to get consistent playing time, making a return from what has been a very successful loan spell at Strasbourg so far. Recalling him was a tough decision.

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