Chelsea fear an ‘exodus’ in the center of their defense at the end of the season but, to this day, this is not the position that worries them most at the rear.
Ben Chilwell’s long-term injury has led the London club to consider a new addition for the left-back. Tuchel only has Marcos Alonso for that position and has even been forced to pull Saúl in order to rest the Spanish lane. The German barely counted on the Elche who, in addition, left Atlético de Madrid in search of returning to play in the center of the field and not on the side.
Faced with a versatility of Saúl who can serve as a wild card but not as a fixed one and given the need to rotate with Marcos Alonso, the German has considered bringing a first-rate reinforcement for the back side: Lucas Digne.
The ex of the Barcelona feels ‘frustrated’ in the Everton and is not too comfortable with Rafa Benítez considering, according to English media, that their tactics are too defensive. Despite being available, Digne was already out of the team last Monday in the victory against Arsenal and also against Crystal Palace. This one could come out despite being a capital player in recent seasons at Goodison Park.
Rumors of a possible departure to Chelsea return, which will have to specify this interest as an offer. Nowadays, The French full-back is valued at 35 million euros, although if his intention to leave is confirmed this price could drop.
Quite a roadrunner
You won’t see Digne lavish much on anything that doesn’t have to do with sticking to the lime line, but he’s one of the best there.
The Frenchman is a winger who complies with guarantees both in the defensive and offensive chapter, where he has improved remarkably at Everton, getting up to seven assists last season.. This has not yet released the pass record, but the goals record with his goal against QPR in the third round of the Carabao Cup.