Chelsea is focusing on strengthening their defense as Levi Colwill’s torn ACL has left them short on left-sided defenders. The situation worsened with the recent injury to Tosin Adarabioyo, highlighting the need for a left-footed defender for better build-up play. They may announce a new signing today, according to reports about potential defensive changes this evening.
Chelsea Awaiting Confirmation on Defensive Changes
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A report from Nizaar Kinsella states that Chelsea will wait until Sunday evening to clarify the future of Mamadou Sarr. The AFCON winner is set to play in Strasbourg’s important match against Paris Saint-Germain, and recalling him now could disrupt their preparations.
If Sarr is recalled, Aaron Anselmino, who has just returned from Borussia Dortmund, may move to Ligue 1 to take Sarr’s place, providing a strong left-centre-back option with good passing skills to support Liam Rosenior in England.
Contribution of Mamadou Sarr
The Senegalese player is tall and agile, likely filling in for Tosin while also improving aerial defense for Chelsea’s shorter players. He is proficient at building from the back, averaging 67 successful passes per 90 minutes, with a 95% completion rate and 60% accuracy on long balls. Some analysts view his abilities as a “special talent.”
Defensively, he makes many ball recoveries, which will benefit a team aiming to play a higher defensive line. Sarr could assist Rosenior in gradually integrating Colwill back into the left-centre-back position once he recovers. This shift may also pave the way for some defensive departures to improve the budget.