Benoit Badiashile will create a problem in Chelsea’s defense position. Benoit Badiashile, a highly regarded Monaco defender, is about to join Chelsea for £35 million. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, a medical is still required before the trade can be finalized. A long-term contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge through June 2029 is anticipated from him.
Badiashile will add his name to a growing group of gifted young players that the Blues have recently acquired. Carney Chukwuemeka (19), David Datro, Wesley Fofana (21), and others are notable names. With the impending signing of the 21-year-old Monaco defender, Chelsea will have at least five first-team center-backs on their roster. They also have some that are on loan.
In light of this, the Blues’ starting central defense spot may see fierce competition in the future. As a result, the three players who may be most impacted by the acquisition of Badiashile from Monaco will be discussed in this article.
Levi Colwill:
The 2022–23 season will be spent on loan at Premier League team Brighton for the Chelsea academy graduate. Since he has only made five league appearances this season, Levi Colwill hasn’t been a regular for the Seagulls.
After his loan agreement expires, Colwill is anticipated to return to Stamford Bridge. But the imminent arrival of Badiashile from Monaco could have an impact on his chances of playing for the first team. Due to their left-footedness, both players are more suitable for the left-sided central defense position. This might hurt Colwill’s chances of playing regularly for Chelsea the following year.
Trevoh Chalobah:
Trevoh Chalobah, a player who also graduated from the academy, could be impacted by Badiashile’s impending arrival from Monaco. The Blues’ 23-year-old English defender is now last in line for the central defensive position. He might fall further lower on the pecking order if there was another center-back.
Chalobah has appeared for the Blues a total of 13 times this year. However, most of them were brought on by Fofana’s injury early in the season. If everyone is available, Badiashile’s participation might increase competition for Chalobah’s starting defensive position. Especially now that Graham Potter prefers a back-four formation. Fofana and Badiashile are anticipated to be the favored long-term defensive pairing for the West London side.
Thiago Silva:
Where Brazilian veteran Thiago Silva’s long-term future lay remains to be determined. He is anticipated to leave Chelsea at the conclusion of the current campaign. Since joining the West London giants in the summer of 2020, the 38-year-old defender has been a constant in the defense.
His chances at Stamford Bridge could be impacted by the arrival of Badiashile, though. In the event that Silva’s contract is not renewed after this season, the Frenchman might serve as Silva’s immediate replacement. Silva will have to compete with the 21-year-old defender for a spot in the starting XI if he decides to stay for another season. He might potentially be rotated, given his advanced age. In all competitions, Silva has made a total of 19 appearances for the Blues. He has contributed to five total clean sheets.
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