Ruud Gullit advises Chelsea to sign a player similar to Manchester United's Casemiro, warning it could become a problem if they fail to do so. The club faces a crucial summer with a new head coach and necessary squad reinforcements.
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Ruud Gullit tells Chelsea to sign player like Man United star, warns itâll be a âproblemâ if they donât
Chelsea need a player like Manchester United star Casemiro according to former Blues player and manager Ruud Gullit.
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Having had a quiet January, the Blues now face a critical summer with a new head coach needing to be appointed, and reinforcements to the squad required.
Chelsea are thought to be in the market for a centre back, whilst they are believed to want to add another midfielder and attacker.
The Blues have been heavily criticised for their youth focused transfer policy, but co-owner Behdad Eghbali has said the model will be tweaked.
Itâs also been reported that Chelsea are prepared to target players with proven Premier League experience, and theyâve been linked with Morgan Rogers and Anthony Gordon.
Ruud Gullit believes Chelsea requires a player with Casemiro's qualities to strengthen their squad and avoid potential issues.
Chelsea is facing the challenge of appointing a new head coach and needing to reinforce their squad after a quiet January transfer window.
Casemiro is a key player for Manchester United, known for his defensive skills, and Gullit suggests Chelsea needs a similar player to enhance their midfield.
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The squad is suffering with a lack of quality, leadership and know how, and Gullit believes Chelsea need a player like Casemiro.
âIt looks like they get a bunch of the best young players, and the coach who comes in has to deal with whatâs there, with no input on who arrives.
âThey need a Casemiro. âI need players with experience in midfieldâ â and if you donât have them, itâs going to be a problem,â he said as quoted on X.com.
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Chelsea are facing an injury crisis ahead of Saturdayâs game against Liverpool with Jesse Derry ruled out for the remainder of the season.
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Calum McFarlane confirmed Robert Sanchez would also miss the game, whilst itâs unlikely Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho will feature.
That leaves Chelsea with no fit senior wingers and what could be a makeshift lineup for an important visit to Anfield.
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