chelsea Actively exploring transfer matters in January Premier League Celebrities they admire very much Enzo MarescaThe team will be looking to consolidate key positions when the transfer window officially opens tomorrow.
Chelsea struggled in the Premier League a month ago
Over the past week and a half, the west London team’s form has declined slightly, dropping points against relegation-threatened Everton, losing at home to local rivals Fulham, and most recently losing 0-2 away to weak rivals Fulham. Ipswich.
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The goal came from Chelsea transfer target Liam Delap Former player Omari Hutchison cemented a memorable afternoon for Maresca at Portmand Road as the Blues slipped to fourth and finished second A serious loss in the standings. Premier League Championship fight.
Maresca has been adamant that Chelsea are not title contenders this season, but given their strong form ahead of December 22, fans may have some hope.
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Chelsea’s next Premier League games |
date |
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Crystal Palace (away) |
January 4 |
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Bournemouth (home) |
January 14 |
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Wolves (home) |
January 20 |
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Manchester City (away) |
January 25 |
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West Ham United (home) |
February 3 |
“We look forward to moments like this during the season because we know they belong in football,” explain Maresca after Chelsea’s loss to Ipswich.
“It’s almost impossible for us to have a season without moments like this. But at the same time, none of us here thought we would be at the level we are now. It means and shows that we are on track as I have many times Having said that, we are heading in the right direction, but it also shows that we are still far from competitive and consistent and unable to compete with the best teams in England.
“I stress again that we have to be happy with where we are, but at the same time, we have to know that there are a lot of things that we need to do better.”
With January just around the corner, Maresca has the opportunity to fill potential holes in the squad and the club are believed to be chasing a new centre-back.
Tosin Adarabioyo linked with January exitand Chelsea are also considering selling Axel Disasi next month. So there could be a one-in, one-out situation at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea considering January move for Bournemouth defender Ilya Zhabani
According to reliable journalist Simon Phillips, they could even bring in a centre-back regardless of sales, with their target being Bournemouth star Ilya Zhabani.
The Ukraine international has impressed under Andoni Iraola this season, Chelsea ‘really like’ Zabani as they explore January transfer For him.
They also like teammate Dean Huijsen, but getting any of them through the door next month will prove tricky. Zabarnyi’s rumored price tag is around £50mBut Phillips writes that Chelsea are expected to make contact in January at least if they have reason to believe he is available.
As things stand, centre-back is considered the most likely player to join Chelsea next month, while other positions, such as a new striker, may have to wait until next summer.







