Two right-backs in midfield - are Chelsea short despite £349m spent?
Summary
Chelsea lost 2-1 to Arsenal while playing two former right-backs as midfielders. Their midfield is weak partly because key midfielder Moises Caicedo is injured, and recent transfer efforts to strengthen the midfield failed.Key Facts
- Chelsea spent £349 million in the summer transfer window.
- In a recent match, Chelsea used two players who began as right-backs in midfield positions.
- Reece James, originally a right-back, played midfield and missed marking Arsenal’s winning goal scorer.
- Moises Caicedo, an important midfielder, is out injured for an unknown time.
- Chelsea tried but failed to sign several midfielders, including Lamine Camara and Alex Scott.
- Chelsea sold midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £125 million but did not sign a direct replacement.
- Chelsea’s lack of midfield depth was visible as they struggled in possession and creativity.
- Chelsea’s manager Xabi Alonso believes James can develop into one of the best midfielders.
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