Three midfielders set to leave Chelsea after Romeo Lavia joins Moises Caicedo at Stamford Bridge
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Three midfielders from Chelsea might potentially depart before the transfer deadline day, following Mauricio Pochettino’s acquisition of Moises Caicedo and the impending deal for Romeo Lavia, as per the Evening Standard.
Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
The Players in Question: Conor Gallagher, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Lesley Ugochukwu are believed to be the midfielders facing the possibility of leaving Chelsea due to Pochettino’s recent midfield reinforcements.
Potential Departures: The Evening Standard suggests that Chelsea is actively looking to sell Gallagher, despite the player’s expressed determination to compete for a spot within the Stamford Bridge squad.
While Gallagher appears to be the only candidate for a permanent departure, both Chukwuemeka and Ugochukwu are mentioned as potential candidates for loan moves.
An Intriguing Decision: Interestingly, the Evening Standard highlights that Chelsea intends to retain Andrey Santos in the team for at least the first half of the 2023/24 season. Santos, a 19-year-old Brazilian, is relatively inexperienced, yet Chelsea seems to prioritize his development over parting ways with a more established player like Gallagher.
Preserving Depth: From our standpoint, it could be a gamble to offload all three players—Gallagher, Chukwuemeka, and Ugochukwu—after securing Caicedo and Lavia.
Caicedo, Lavia, and Enzo Fernandez are poised to occupy the majority of the midfield minutes for Chelsea this season. Nonetheless, Pochettino requires a level of depth behind this trio, especially for domestic cup competitions. Hence, allowing all three of the mentioned players to leave could potentially leave Pochettino with a shortage of midfield options.
A Balanced Approach: While considering the sale or loan of one among the trio might be reasonable, divesting all three might risk leaving Pochettino with a deficit in the midfield, ultimately impacting Chelsea’s campaign for the upcoming season.
