Chelsea short of numbers
Injuries are plaguing Chelsea’s season. Ben Chilwell and Reece James have both been ruled out for the next few weeks, Chilwell for the season, while the likes of Trevoh Chalobah, N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku have all had spells on the sidelines.
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea lies injured during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Chelsea FC and Juventus at Stamford Bridge on November 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
So, it is no surprise to see them looking to be active in the January transfer window, as they continue to compete across four competitions as well as having the Club World Cup to play for next month.
Kenedy to return
Now, in somewhat shock news, Kenedy is set to return early from his loan in Brazil.
The Brazilian has been on the Chelsea books since 2015, but has made just 27 senior appearances for the club, becoming part of the once fabled “loan-army” at Stamford Bridge. Now, he finds his way back to west London.
Como trouxe o @ColunadoFla, Chelsea solicitou o retorno de Kenedy. Rubro-Negro tenta manter o atleta, mas time inglês quer a volta de imediato. Mais detalhes já já na @GoalBR
— Raisa Simplicio (@simpraisa) January 12, 2022
However, he will not be coming back to play at left wing-back, as per Goal.com’s Nizaar Kinsella.
The man, generally reliable on all things Chelsea, reveals that instead the Brazilian had another loan move lined up, and therefore will not be remaining at Stamford Bridge for very long at all.
Kenedy is not coming back to be the left wing back Chilwell replacement though. He has another loan lined up.
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) January 12, 2022
This means that a deal for a left-back remains in the works, with Emerson Palmieri’s recall still the most likely option it seems.
Chelsea are still trying to recall Emerson Palmieri as left back, Tuchel wants him. OL turned down first approach but Chelsea are pushing again – prepared to offer compensation 🔵 #CFC
Lucas Digne deal now looking very unlikely. Nothing advanced. Everton ask for permanent move. pic.twitter.com/BFi2AhhXJX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 9, 2022
Will the Blues be able to bring in suitable cover by the end of January?
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