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Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has been heavily linked with a move away from the club in recent months.
The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and naturally, the top clubs are on securing his signature. According to a report from Football Insider, Chelsea are keen on bringing him back to the club.
However, the England international could turn down a return to Stamford Bridge.
The report states that Liverpool could join the race next summer as well. Guehi will be in the final year of his contract in 2025 and he could be available for a more reasonable price. He is currently valued at £75 million and his suitors could find it difficult to sign him at that price.
Liverpool will need to improve the other areas of their squad and they might not be able to spend £75 million on one player. Meanwhile, they must start planning for life after Virgil van Dijk. The Dutch international is in his 30s and he will need to be replaced in the coming seasons. Guehi would be a quality alternative and he could form a solid partnership with Ibrahima Konate.
Chelsea could use Marc Guehi
Meanwhile, Chelsea have looked vulnerable at the back as well and they could use a quality central defender. The 24-year-old former academy graduate would certainly be a quality acquisition for them, and he could help them tighten up at the back. Chelsea will look to push for Champions League qualification and do well in the domestic trophies. They will need to improve defensively in order for that to happen.
The England international is well settled in the Premier League and he could make an instant impact at his new club. It will be interesting to see where he ends up next summer.
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Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has been heavily linked with a move away from the club in recent months.
The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and naturally, the top clubs are on securing his signature. According to a report from Football Insider, Chelsea are keen on bringing him back to the club.
However, the England international could turn down a return to Stamford Bridge.
The report states that Liverpool could join the race next summer as well. Guehi will be in the final year of his contract in 2025 and he could be available for a more reasonable price. He is currently valued at £75 million and his suitors could find it difficult to sign him at that price.
Liverpool will need to improve the other areas of their squad and they might not be able to spend £75 million on one player. Meanwhile, they must start planning for life after Virgil van Dijk. The Dutch international is in his 30s and he will need to be replaced in the coming seasons. Guehi would be a quality alternative and he could form a solid partnership with Ibrahima Konate.
Chelsea could use Marc Guehi
Meanwhile, Chelsea have looked vulnerable at the back as well and they could use a quality central defender. The 24-year-old former academy graduate would certainly be a quality acquisition for them, and he could help them tighten up at the back. Chelsea will look to push for Champions League qualification and do well in the domestic trophies. They will need to improve defensively in order for that to happen.
The England international is well settled in the Premier League and he could make an instant impact at his new club. It will be interesting to see where he ends up next summer.
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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has taken a swipe at Nottingham Forest’s tactics during their shock win at Anfield.
The Reds slipped to their first defeat under Arne Slot thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi’s second half goal, which continued Forest’s unbeaten start to the campaign and was the first Slot’s side have conceded this season.
For Liverpool and Slot it was an unexpected defeat and they were unable to break down a Forest defence who defended well and nullified their attacking threat.
Alisson takes swipe at Forest tactics
The Reds appeared to be off it in what was their first game after the international break and failed to create many chances, whilst passes regularly didn’t find their intended target.
Losing points at home is always frustrating, especially in a game you’re expected to win afterwards Alisson showed his frustration as he took a swipe at Forest’s tactics.
“It was a shame, losing points at home is not good at all but the opponent today only wanted to defend and play for the long ball,” he said.
“We gave them that too easily when they scored, it was poor defensively from us.
“We couldn’t create much, we had a lack of quality today, we needed more energy.
“It is three points we have lost today unnecessarily.
“All the opportunities we had were not clear enough and they defended great, they threw themselves in front of the ball.”
It’s an afternoon Alisson and co will quickly want to forget and the big task now facing Slot is how he will respond after facing a setback, with everything going perfectly until Saturday’s defeat.
The Reds have a big week ahead as they kick off their Champions League campaign with a trip to Milan on Tuesday night before hosting Bournemouth at Anfield next weekend.
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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has taken a swipe at Nottingham Forest’s tactics during their shock win at Anfield.
The Reds slipped to their first defeat under Arne Slot thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi’s second half goal, which continued Forest’s unbeaten start to the campaign and was the first Slot’s side have conceded this season.
For Liverpool and Slot it was an unexpected defeat and they were unable to break down a Forest defence who defended well and nullified their attacking threat.
Alisson takes swipe at Forest tactics
The Reds appeared to be off it in what was their first game after the international break and failed to create many chances, whilst passes regularly didn’t find their intended target.
Losing points at home is always frustrating, especially in a game you’re expected to win afterwards Alisson showed his frustration as he took a swipe at Forest’s tactics.
“It was a shame, losing points at home is not good at all but the opponent today only wanted to defend and play for the long ball,” he said.
“We gave them that too easily when they scored, it was poor defensively from us.
“We couldn’t create much, we had a lack of quality today, we needed more energy.
“It is three points we have lost today unnecessarily.
“All the opportunities we had were not clear enough and they defended great, they threw themselves in front of the ball.”
It’s an afternoon Alisson and co will quickly want to forget and the big task now facing Slot is how he will respond after facing a setback, with everything going perfectly until Saturday’s defeat.
The Reds have a big week ahead as they kick off their Champions League campaign with a trip to Milan on Tuesday night before hosting Bournemouth at Anfield next weekend.
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Enzo Maresca appeared to aim a sly dig at Erik ten Hag after Jadon Sancho made an impressive debut for Chelsea in their win against Bournemouth on Saturday evening.
Chelsea were far from their best and can count themselves fortunate to have won, with Robert Sanchez making several brilliant saves, including Evanilson’s first half penalty.
Maresca introduced Sancho at half time and the winger made a big difference for the Blues, and set up Christopher Nkunku for the winner in the 86th minute.
Sancho needs love
Sancho arrived at Chelsea on deadline day in an initial loan move from Manchester United, which will become permanent for around £25m as long as the Blues don’t finish in the bottom six of the Premier League this season.
The 24-year-old had a difficult time at Old Trafford and failed to replicate the form he had shown at Borussia Dortmund, with his move to Stamford Bridge a fresh start and an opportunity to get his career back on track.
Sancho certainly seemed to have the bit between his teeth against the Cherries in what was an impressive debut, and Maresca and Chelsea fans will be hungry for more from the England international.
After the game Maresca stated that he feels in order to perform at his best Sancho needs to be loved.
“Jadon was good, Joao [Felix] was good, Tosin was good & Christo [Nkunku] was very good, we decided to use Christo as a number nine as he is good in the box,” he told his post match press conference.
“I have the feeling Jadon needs love.”
The away support showed their appreciation for Sancho during the game and at full time as they loudly chanted his name.
It remains to be seen whether Sancho will force his way into the side on a regular basis, but if he can perform like that then he will get plenty more opportunities to impress over the course of the season.
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Enzo Maresca appeared to aim a sly dig at Erik ten Hag after Jadon Sancho made an impressive debut for Chelsea in their win against Bournemouth on Saturday evening.
Chelsea were far from their best and can count themselves fortunate to have won, with Robert Sanchez making several brilliant saves, including Evanilson’s first half penalty.
Maresca introduced Sancho at half time and the winger made a big difference for the Blues, and set up Christopher Nkunku for the winner in the 86th minute.
Sancho needs love
Sancho arrived at Chelsea on deadline day in an initial loan move from Manchester United, which will become permanent for around £25m as long as the Blues don’t finish in the bottom six of the Premier League this season.
The 24-year-old had a difficult time at Old Trafford and failed to replicate the form he had shown at Borussia Dortmund, with his move to Stamford Bridge a fresh start and an opportunity to get his career back on track.
Sancho certainly seemed to have the bit between his teeth against the Cherries in what was an impressive debut, and Maresca and Chelsea fans will be hungry for more from the England international.
After the game Maresca stated that he feels in order to perform at his best Sancho needs to be loved.
“Jadon was good, Joao [Felix] was good, Tosin was good & Christo [Nkunku] was very good, we decided to use Christo as a number nine as he is good in the box,” he told his post match press conference.
“I have the feeling Jadon needs love.”
The away support showed their appreciation for Sancho during the game and at full time as they loudly chanted his name.
It remains to be seen whether Sancho will force his way into the side on a regular basis, but if he can perform like that then he will get plenty more opportunities to impress over the course of the season.
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